Full-color illustrations of 46 Islamic carpets for vivid visual appreciation
Expert descriptions of each carpet, including historical and cultural context
Thematic groupings such as arabesque design, Persian carpets, and prayer rugs for organized learning
Detailed close-up images revealing intricate weaving techniques and motifs
Includes a wide range of sources including Middle East, Central Asia, and Northern India
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Amongst the wide variety of textiles produced in Islamic lands, the hand-knotted pile carpet is the emblematic floor covering for home, palace and mosque, prized for its durability and its aesthetic. William Burrell appreciated handcrafted Islamic carpets for their artistic merit and amassed more than 130 beautiful antique examples, which
