Caucasian flat-woven carpets and textiles are greatly sought for by collectors. They originate in the region south of the Caucasus Mountains and west of the Caspian Sea, bounded by Russian, Turkey, and Iran, and comprising parts of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan are where these rugs where made. Most of the rugs you find today date generally from the 19th and early 20th centuries. You will find the weaving styles of the nomadic, indigenous peoples produce the rich mixture of geometric and figurative forms recognized as uniquely Caucasian.
Another area is the nineteenth- and twentieth-century weaving of the Middle and Far East. You will find many books covering the history of rugs made in this region. Knowledge of weaving techniques, dyes, and design are extremely important to determine value. Traditional practices, along with modern innovations, such as computer-aided design are important aspects of rug making. The use of synthetic dyes and the recent revival of natural dyes are will give you a balanced appraisal of the quality of the rug. The importance and methodology of technical analysis is firmly established in determining the true value of a rug.
Stepping to a completely different area and interest is rug hooking. This is an art form that's a joy to create. There are dozens of books of this topic, putting to rest any notion that no one hooks rugs anymore. You will find artists from all over the U.S., Canada, and beyond designing hooked abstract designs, animals, commemorative pieces, landscapes, portraits, nautical themes, traditional patterns, and primitive styles for the avid rug hooker.
Whether you are a hook rug builder looking for new ideas, or maybe trying out techniques in making rag rugs this is the place. Maybe you are a collector of fine Oriental or Caucasian rugs looking for ways to determine which is real or which is not so real. All this information about rugs will be found at Delve Bookstore. |
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