Kilim: The Complete Guide: History, Pattern, Technique, Identification

by Alastair Hull, José Luczyc-Wyhowska

Bold, distinctive patterns; brilliant colors; affordability-these are some of the characteristics that explain the overwhelming popularity of the exquisite, flatwoven textiles from the Near and Far East known as kilims. The most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated survey to date, "Kilim" contains hundreds of color photographs accompanied by an authoritative text examining the origins, history, and weaving techniques of these unique cloths. A directory to international kilim auction houses; a source listing of dealers and services; and a reference guide to the collecting, care, and further study of kilims conclude this definitive work on a widely appealing subject.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

352 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1993

Reviews

[Jasper · Rating 5 out of 5]

The bible for rug lovers everywhere.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is indeed a wonderful and complete guide, a huge book really, filled with engaging writing and amazing photographs (both black&white historical pics and sharp color representations of the weavings).