1979. 149pp. Colour and B&W illustrations. "Published to coincide with an exhibition oragnised by the editors this book illustrates with fifty seven full-colour plates, all the rugs, saddle-bags and gelims in the show. It also contains many black and white illustrations as well as colur pictures evocative of the daily life of the nomads and villagers taken by David Attenborough during filming of the BBC TV 'Tribal Eye' programme of the same name. There are chapters on the history of the tribes, rug design influences and structure by leading English authorities." Both book and unclipped dust jacket are in excellent condition. All contents are tight and clean. There are no inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE: Heavyish book so a little extra may be needed for shipping to non-UK customers. Seller Inventory # EACarpets06

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Title: Woven Gardens: Nomad and Village Rugs of the...

Publisher: David Black Oriental Carpets, London

Publication Date: 1979

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First Edition

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Edinburgh Books
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Edinburgh Books is a partnership (owner William Lytle) with VAT registration number 889038571. Our email address is edinburghbooks@hotmail.co.uk

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