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Persian Rugs and Carpets

Persian Rugs and Carpets

Masterpieces of Woven Art

By (author) Essie Sakhai

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Publishing 9th Sep 2024
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    • A must-have for all collectors and enthusiasts of Persian woven art
    • Stunning, full-page colour photographs of rare and valuable rugs and carpets
    • Includes the fascinating history and art of creating woven masterpieces
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    Hand-woven rugs from Persia are among the most exquisite art works ever created. In this fully revised edition of Persian Rugs, Essie Sakhai reveals recent discoveries that present us with a new understanding of this unique art. With hundreds of stunning new photographs, taken especially for this book, Sakhai takes us on a journey through Iran and beyond.
    Beginning with the history and art of creating woven masterpieces, Persian Rugs goes on to present full-page examples of some of the most cherished and valuable rugs and carpets in the world. No two hand-woven carpets are the same, each with its own special property, beauty and quality. Sakhai has handpicked the most important of these and gives detailed explanations of how and why these art forms hold such singular and even mystical appeal. A new demand for original and ancient hand-woven pieces has increased their value greatly, leading to world-record prices being achieved at auction and important examples entering major museum collections around the world. 

    About the Author

    Born in Iran to a family with a long history of dealing in Persian carpets, perhaps it was inevitable that Essie Sakhai should become a respected expert on Oriental and Persian carpets, gaining much of his great knowledge from his father Benayahoo Sakhai. Essie lives in North London, though he spends most of his time at Essie Carpets on the corner of Albemarle Street and Piccadilly in London's Mayfair, carrying on the family tradition started in the 18th century. Essie is a true enthusiast and hopes through his extensive lectures, interviews and writing (his previous books include The Story of Carpets, which has been translated into many languages, The Buyers' Guide, and Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life) to share his knowledge and passion for carpets with a wider audience.

    Specifications
    Publisher
    ACC Art Books
    ISBN
    9781788842754
    Publish date
    9th Sep 2024
    Binding
    Hardback
    Territory
    World
    Size
    300 mm x 237 mm
    Pages
    480 Pages
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