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 Notes on Hereke Turkish Rugs and Carpets
This Page Sponsored by Notes on Hereke Visit Hereke Area Map Hereke is on the north shore of Izmit bay southeast of Istanbul in Northwest Turkey. The very fine Hereke silk rugs are extremely labor intensive and the prices tend to reflect that. Hereke copies are made in China particularly in Zhenping in Henan province. The market place sees the Chinese copies as no more than copies and the real Hereke is much more valued in the marketplace. "HEREKE SILK FABRIC AND CARPET FACTORY Hereke Fabr... - http://www.spongobongo.com/em/em9734.htm 08/08/2005 - Category: Turkish
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 Ordinary Rugs of the 15th and 16th century
Ordinary Rugs of the 15th and 16th century Detail " Timur Feasts At The Occasion of The Marriage Of His Grandsons. 1579-80 " from a copy of the Habib al-siyar, Qazvin. 1579 - 1580. I have focused on the court carpets of the 16th century but it occurred to me that there are other rugs to study. Over a period of time I will collect images of these rugs that appear in miniatures. I have decided to call them "Ordinary Rugs". Since they may be tribal, village or city rugs I wante... - http://www.spongobongo.com/OR9785.htm 14/01/2005 - Category: Miscellaneous
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Notes on Shah Abbas
Notes on Shah Abbas, the Ottoman , Mughals, and the Uzbek Abbas Safavi Shah ruled Iran from 1588 - 1629. Abbas moved the court to Isphahan and was a patron of both art and business. Abbas was famed for his fairness. By 1588 Persia was in serious trouble. The Ottomen had taken Tabriz and most of Northwest Persia. Persia was forced to pay tribute to the Ottoman . While on the eastern front the Uzbek came as far west as Mashad. Abbas was able to regain Azerbaijan and it's capitol Tabriz and he was... - http://www.spongobongo.com/her9992.htm 28/12/2004 - Category: Culture
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 Guide to Caucasian Flatweaves
Guide to Caucasian Flatweaves Caucasian Flatweaves As a general rule there was a commercial/export market for pile carpets much earlier than there was anything but a local market for flatweaves. Sumac, Sumahk, Soumak, etc... Supplementary weft wrapping most commonly over 2 back under one or over 3 under one. Many attribute the name to the city of in Azerbaijani. Considered by many to be the origin of Sumac. While it is likely they wove Sumac there I think it is unlikely it stared there. There i... - http://www.spongobongo.com/0heq9945.htm 21/12/2004 - Category: Caucasian
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 Notes on Ian Bennett
Notes on Dr. Ian Bennett Dr. Ian Bennett is one of the most important writers, editors, and authors in the field of Oriental Carpets. He is currently consulting to Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury Salerooms Ltd . Editor of Hali in the magazine's glory years. Bennett, I. Book of Oriental Carpets and Rugs. 1973, Bennett, I. Jail Birds. 1987, Bennett, I. Oriental Rugs, Vol I: Caucasian. 1981. Bennett, I. Oriental Rugs, Vol I: Caucasian. 1981. (1993 printing), Bennett, I. Rugs and Carpets of the Wor... - http://www.spongobongo.com/her9909.htm 02/10/2004 - Category: Literature
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 Notes on Dr, Murray Eiland Jr.
Notes on Dr, Murray Eiland Jr. Dr, Murray Eiland Jr. (left) speaking with Dr. John Sommer Dr, Murray Eiland Jr. is one of the greatest rug scholars of all time. Over the years when I have run into problems understanding something about a rug I call on a small group of experts. Of all of those experts Murray is one of the very best. Murray is a bit of a skeptic. He is very cautious about what he accepts. On occasion Murray and I disagree and he is such a gentleman that it is always a tremendousl... - http://www.spongobongo.com/no9991.htm 02/10/2004 - Category: Literature
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Oriental Rug Books Index A
Books - A The Persian Carpet , Persian Rugs , Turkish Rugs , Turkmen Rugs , Caucasian Rugs , Books - A If I lost it I would not replace it. Of some use but not one I would go out of my way to find. Useful. Very useful and one I would recommend strongly. A very important or even the definitive work on the subject. It does not have to be perfect but if I give it 5 stars and you are interested in that area then you should own a copy. Not Yet Rated - I haven't gotten to it yet so if you wish to rev... - http://www.spongobongo.com/starbiba.htm 01/10/2004 - Category: Literature
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5 Star Guide To Oriental Rug Books C
Books - C Persian Rugs , Turkish Rugs , Turkmen Rugs , Caucasian Rugs , Mughal Carpets , Central Asian , Chinese Rugs , War Rugs , Baluch Rugs , Classical Carpets , Discussion List , Discussion List Signup , HOTTEST LINK LIST , Other Useful Links , Rug Books , Beginners Guide , Hotels and travel , Carpet Sale , kartoo.com , alltheweb.com , Trusted Dealers List If I lost it I would not replace it. Of some use but not one I would go out of my way to find. Useful. Very useful and one I would recom... - http://www.spongobongo.com/starbibc.htm 01/10/2004 - Category: Literature
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5 Star Guide To Oriental Rug Books D
Books - D This Page Sponsored by Rugbooks.com Persian Rugs , Turkish Rugs , Turkmen Rugs , Caucasian Rugs , Mughal Carpets , Central Asian , Chinese Rugs , War Rugs , Baluch Rugs , Classical Carpets , Discussion List , Discussion List Signup , HOTTEST LINK LIST , Other Useful Links , Rug Books , Beginners Guide , Hotels and travel , Carpet Sale , kartoo.com , alltheweb.com , Trusted Dealers List If I lost it I would not replace it. Of some use but not one I would go out of my way to find. Usefu... - http://www.spongobongo.com/starbibd.htm 01/10/2004 - Category: Literature
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5 Star Guide To Oriental Rug Books E
Books - E This Page Sponsored by Rugbooks.com If I lost it I would not replace it. Of some use but not one I would go out of my way to find. Useful. Very useful and one I would recommend strongly. A very important or even the definitive work on the subject. It does not have to be perfect but if I give it 5 stars and you are interested in that area then you should own a copy. Not Yet Rated - I haven't gotten to it yet so if you wish to review it please feel free. There is a limit to how many boo... - http://www.spongobongo.com/starbibe.htm 01/10/2004 - Category: Literature
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