Rugs & Carpets from the Caucasus

Leningrad: Aurora Art Publishers, 1984. Printed and bound in Austria by Globus, Vienna. Item #1340

150 pages: illustrations. 29 cm. Text in English. A near fine copy with a slightly worn dust jacket. A richly illustrated book showcasing the historical and artistic legacy of Caucasian carpet weaving. This English-language publication was compiled by Latif Kerimov, Nonna Stepanian, Tatyana Grigoreva, and David Tsitsishvili, with translation into English by Arthur Shkarovsky-Raffe. Edited and designed with a high standard of scholarship and artistic care, the book features high-quality color plates and black-and-white illustrations of carpets from the Caucasian regions, including detailed examples from Georgian SSR, Armenian SSR, Azerbaijani SSR, and Dagestani ASSR. The introduction delves into the cultural, religious, and historical influences that shaped the region’s textile traditions. The book also includes a detailed map of the Caucasus, descriptive entries for each carpet, and technical notes on weaving techniques and materials. A near fine copy with a slightly worn dust jacket.

Price: $200.00