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Jozan Magazines reviews on oriental rug books, textile books and selected articles. Check also our rug book section with more than 2.400 rug book titles for sale by international online book stores.
George Bradley’s Carpet Diem: Tales from the World of Oriental Rugs is a personal and often humorous exploration of the world of oriental rugs, seen through the eyes of a poet turned collector. This is not a traditional rug book—it’s a memoir filled with vivid stories, surprising encounters, and a … -> Book Review: Carpet Diem by George Bradley
Anthony Foster’s essay “Carpets as Art” is about how carpets should be seen as real works of art, just like paintings or sculptures. Many people think of carpets as just something to put on the floor, but Foster explains that they have a long history, deep cultural meaning, and incredible … -> “Carpet as Art” by Anthony Foster
‘Baluch textiles: Back to the roots’ by Joerg Affentranger and Wolfgang Windau is a brand new and impressive book exclusively about Baluch flatweaves. The authors have been Baluch collectors for decades. The book is based on gathering information during 13 field trips right down to the villages and tribes over … -> Baluch textiles: Back to the roots
‘Pull of the Thread: Textile Travels of a Generation’ by Sheila Fruman and published by Hali Publications tells the fascinating stories of nine textile fascinated travellers who from the 1970s in their youth combed cities, villages and bazars of Turkey, Balkan, Iran, Caucasus, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India to research, … -> Pull of the Thread: Textile Travels by Sheila Fruman