Alberto Boralevi is renowned as a scholar and author specializing in antique carpets and flat-woven designs. His work focuses on the artistry and cultural significance of Oriental and Anatolian textiles, providing valuable insights for both enthusiasts and scholars.
His publications include Filikli. Anatolia XX Century. Moreschini Collection (2009), a collaborative study of Anatolian textiles; Oriental Geometries: Stefano Bardini and the Antique Carpet (1999), exploring Bardini’s influence on the appreciation of antique carpets; and Sumakh, Flat Woven Carpets of the Caucasus (1986), an in-depth study of Sumakh weaving traditions.
These works reflect Boralevi’s commitment to the study and preservation of textile heritage and are available through various online retailers.
Books by the author Alberto Boralevi included in the rug and textile book section in Jozan Magazine:
Filikli. Anatolia XX Century. Moreschini Collection by Chiara Battini, Paolo Barbetti, Alberto Boralevi, Alberto Levi, Elena Tsareva. Publisher Angelo Pontecorboli 2009.
Oriental Geometries: Stefano Bardini and the Antique Carpet by Alberto Boralevi. Publication year 1999 and publisher Sillabe. 127 pages.
Sumakh, Flat Woven Carpets of the Caucasus by Alberto Boralevi. Publication year 1986 and publisher Karta. 95 pages.