Primary Sources, Historical Collections: Oriental Carpets, Runners and Rugs and Some Jacquard Reproductions, With a Foreword by T. S. Wentworth

With a foreword by T.S. Wentworth, this collection of primary sources explores the many ways in which Oriental carpets have influenced design and fashion throughout the ages. From the opulent carpets of the Middle East to the delicate runners of China and Japan, readers will be enchanted by the beauty and mystery of these remarkable objects.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read more