Handmade Carpet: A Comprehensive Guide to Contemporary Rugs

The handmade rug industry has undergone a significant transformation in the last twenty-five years, thanks to Fritz Langauer and Ernst Swietly. This new book showcases the colors and designs that were unimagined just a few decades ago, and it also reveals the unspoken narratives about people and places through the authors' firsthand experience in the Middle East's souks and bazars.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 24 October 2018
\n Publisher: Hali Publications Ltd
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The handmade rug industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in the past twenty-five years, and there are few individuals more qualified to elucidate the intricacies and driving forces behind this shift than Fritz Langauer and Ernst Swietly. With a combined experience of over fifty years in the world of rugs, these connoisseurs have been actively involved in purchasing, crafting, collecting, and writing about these exquisite pieces of art. What is particularly noteworthy is the unprecedented range of colors and designs that have emerged in the rug industry in recent decades. These rugs now showcase a level of creativity and innovation that was unimaginable just a few decades ago.

To capture the comprehensive evolution of carpet-making across traditional rug-making nations, this new book has been painstakingly compiled. It not only provides a detailed account of the techniques and materials used but also showcases the remarkable transformations in style and usage of rugs through stunning images of rugs in interior settings. Carpets, as intricate works of art, carry with them a wealth of untold narratives about people and places. This new book uncovers some of these hidden stories for the first time, thanks to the firsthand experiences of the authors as they traversed the vibrant souks and bazars of the Middle East.

In conclusion, the handmade rug industry has experienced a seismic shift in the past twenty-five years, driven by the vision and expertise of Fritz Langauer and Ernst Swietly. This new book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the rich history, artistry, and cultural significance of rugs. It offers a comprehensive perspective on the evolution of carpet-making, showcasing the remarkable creativity and innovation that have shaped this timeless art form. Through its captivating images and insightful narratives, this book provides a glimpse into the unspoken narratives that carpets carry, shedding light on the diverse tapestry of people and places that they have adorned throughout history.

\n Weight: 1986g\n
Dimension: 252 x 325 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781898113638\n \n