Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life presents a pictorial journey around Persia from about 1850 to the third quarter of the 20th century. The introductory essay takes the reader through
the history and geography of the Persian rug, including information on structure, weaving and knotting, the different output of the city and urban workshops compared to tribal and village
weaving, flatweaves, and identification. It also features points of note for the collector, such as conservation and cleaning, as well as highlighting the difficulties in dating rugs, and the
problems with fakes.
Lavishly illustrated in colour throughout, Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life shows these carpets at their very best, with incredible clarity of detail, bringing together in one place
the diversity of weaving styles and the great variety of patterns, allowing the reader to compare carpets at a glance.
