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Kilims: Decorating With Tribal Rugs

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Guides readers through the many choices involved in buying Persian tribal rugs, explaining colors, patterns, and symbols, and discussing the history of tribal rugs. Defines technical terms used by rug dealers, and reveals how to tell whether a rug has been made by hand or machine. Some 130 inviting color photos show how to enhance a home with kilims, whether in a formal living room or a modern loft. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Soma Books (January 1, 1999)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579590195


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 92


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #2,349,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,156 in Gift Decorating


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Customer Reviews: 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 8 ratings


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  • Excellent introductory text on kilims.
I am a collector of Oriental rugs and books on the same. This book was a pleasant surprise. Not really written for the serious collector but the author is very knowledgeable on tribal rugs. The chapter on dyes was especially informative. Usually books of this type are full of misinformation but not so here. Color reproduction is fair to good. Paper quality high. An inexpensive worthwhile purchase for the novice and advanced collector. The book actually covers some pile carpets and not just kilims which by definition have no pile. Gabbehs are also covered. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2017 by Michael H. Kaplan

  • Great info for a novice rug collector---covers much more than just kilims.
A wonderful resource book
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019 by zookeeper

  • Great Book
Book jacket was a bit more worn than I'd hoped, but all in all....great book for a great price for my collection...
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2015 by Tracey Llerandi

  • Kilims! Excellent illustrations of the making of and use of in your home
It's so frustrating to decide to buy a book without being able to page through it so I put several pictures in Images above to help. I have many, many books on oriental carpets and rugs with glorious pictures and detailed histories and explanations of every element of a rug. But this is my only book on kilims specifically and that shows modern-day great suggestions for decorating my home. I would love to be able to own a genuine hand-made carpet but until I can afford it, I salve myself with machine-made reproductions and reading books like this. This book provides such wonderful detail of the peoples who make these rugs and warns of how this is becoming a vanishing art as the nomadic tribes stop traveling for a living. You will be able to find pleasing suggestions for how to decorate your home or just accent a room with a kilim. Every page is filled with color photos of not just rugs themselves but of their use in houses and by their makers. There are many photos of every step of making the carpets from harvesting the fibers to dying them and the weaving. The accompanying text is engaging and rewarding to read. *** ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2012 by Jane in Milwaukee Jane in Milwaukee

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kilims decorating with tribal rugs by elizabeth hillard "Woven with rich, jewel-like colors and intricate symbols, tribal rugs have a timeless quality that fits into any decor. A handmade rug adds comfort and pulls a room together. This is the story of Persian rugs both ancient and modern. It delves into their history and manufacture, and explores their decorating potential and care. In addition, the foreword explains how to select and purchase these rugs wisely -- a major concern of North American consumers. With their vivid colors and patterns, kilims, decorating potential is not limited to the floor. They can be used as pillows, curtains, and wallhangings or to cover tables, beds, and sofas. From the oldest known rug found in a frozen Siberian tomb to modern weaving done by women nomads and village dwellers, kilims are living art." ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2010 by 2crazy4books2

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