| Details | | Publication Date: | 1995-10-01 | | Series: | Oriental Rugs, Vol. 5 | | Edition Description: | Reissue |
| Size | | Height: | 10.0 in | | Width: | 8.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 50.4 oz |
Publisher's Note
This is the fifth book in the highly acclaimed Oriental Rugs series and it serves as a detailed introduction to the extraordinary range of carpets and rugs made by the nomadic Turkoman tribes who inhabited the former Soviet republics of Turkmensian and Uzbekistan, northeast Iran and the northern frontier region of Afghanistan. Attention has been given to cataloguing and describing the least important as well as the most important weavings, thereby enabling the reader to emerge with a useful knowledge of the history and diversity of Turkoman weaving. The lavish use of colour illustrations provides the prospective collector, or anyone wishing to learn more about this complex subject, with an opportunity to study a large number of weavings of the types and qualities most likely to be encountered in galleries and auction houses.
Industry Reviews
Both of these works exemplify the craftsmanship of highly skilled weavers in Central Asia and provide insight into the lives and culture of various ethnic groups. The "Introduction and Survey" section of Turkoman, an English translation of Jourdan's renowned German work, gives a brief yet detailed overview of the background and characteristics of nomadic Turkoman tribal weaving, including the techniques, influences, and symbolic and ritualistic meaning of various designs. There is also a brief section on collecting Turkoman rugs and pricing trends. The major portion of this work is a catalog of different regional types of pile weaving. Each rug, illustrated by color photograph in full view, is given a brief description and a literature citation stemming from the bibliography. While geared to specialists in the field, this work could help lay readers develop an appreciation of the Turkoman tradition of weaving. Collector and dealer Harvey focuses on a broader aspect of nomadic weaving, that of fabrics and applied decorative works. The four chapters of this colorful volume highlight not only the historical or traditional materials and designs in weavings but also more contemporary aspects of clothing. The opening chapter describes the history of the region and that of the various trade routes between Europe and China. The second chapter focuses on various types of materials and traditional dye sources and dyeing. The third chapter highlights the diversity of weaving, from covers and hangings to knitted and crocheted works. The last chapter is devoted to the various ways traditional fabrics can be enhanced through embroidery, block-printing, and fabric painting. Both works should be popular among textile enthusiasts and should be purchased for collections specializing in decorative arts. Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City
Breitman
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