Oriental Rug Repair: Step-By-Step Reknotting and Reconstruction, Care and Preservation

Stone, Peter F.

ISBN 10: 0500515212 ISBN 13: 9780500515211

Verlag: THAMES & HUDSON, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

The demand for oriental rugs has increased dramatically in recent years. Many owners now put more value on their rugs as works of art than as floor coverings, and current prices reflect their status. As a result, rugs that may once have remained stored in attics or been destined for the junkyard are being revived, repaired, and restored.

Rug repair services are more popular than ever, but many repairs are not as difficult as you may think. Anyone who can learn needlecraft can acquire the necessary skills.

This comprehensive guide covers all the essential techniques, materials, and tools required to repair oriental rugs. The accessible text is accompanied by clear step-by-step diagrams and illustrations that teach you how to:

• assess damaged areas
• understand rug structure
• select yarn
• reknot
• reconstruct warp and weft
• use patches
• repair selvage and edges
• repair ends and flatweaves
• wash rugs, remove stains, and carry out general maintenance

Oriental Rug Repair is a must-have reference for beginners and auseful sourcebook for dealers and collectors.

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Peter F. Stone is an expert on oriental carpets and the author of several books, including Tribal & Village Rugs: The Definitive Guide to Design, Pattern & Motif.

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A definitive, step-by-step guide to the reknotting, reconstruction, care, and preservation of oriental rugs. The demand for oriental rugs has increased dramatically in recent years. Many owners now put more value on their rugs as works of art than as floor coverings, and current prices reflect their status. As a result, rugs that may once have remained stored in attics or been destined for the junkyard are being revived, repaired, and restored.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: THAMES & HUDSON
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0500515212
• ISBN 13: 9780500515211
• Einband: Fester Einband mit Spiralbindung
• Anzahl der Seiten: 232
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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