Item #1343 Kovry narodov Srednei Azii kontsa XIX-nachala XX vekov [Carpets of the Peoples of Central Asia in the Late XIXth and Early XXth Centuries]. Valentina Georgievna Moshkova.
Kovry narodov Srednei Azii kontsa XIX-nachala XX vekov [Carpets of the Peoples of Central Asia in the Late XIXth and Early XXth Centuries]
Kovry narodov Srednei Azii kontsa XIX-nachala XX vekov [Carpets of the Peoples of Central Asia in the Late XIXth and Early XXth Centuries]
Kovry narodov Srednei Azii kontsa XIX-nachala XX vekov [Carpets of the Peoples of Central Asia in the Late XIXth and Early XXth Centuries]
Kovry narodov Srednei Azii kontsa XIX-nachala XX vekov [Carpets of the Peoples of Central Asia in the Late XIXth and Early XXth Centuries]
Kovry narodov Srednei Azii kontsa XIX-nachala XX vekov [Carpets of the Peoples of Central Asia in the Late XIXth and Early XXth Centuries]
Kovry narodov Srednei Azii kontsa XIX-nachala XX vekov [Carpets of the Peoples of Central Asia in the Late XIXth and Early XXth Centuries]
Kovry narodov Srednei Azii kontsa XIX-nachala XX vekov [Carpets of the Peoples of Central Asia in the Late XIXth and Early XXth Centuries]

Kovry narodov Srednei Azii kontsa XIX-nachala XX vekov [Carpets of the Peoples of Central Asia in the Late XIXth and Early XXth Centuries]

Tashkent: FAN Publishing House, 1970. Item #1343

This seminal work is widely regarded as the most important book published on Central Asian rugs. It represents 20 years of direct field research among Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Arab, and Turkmen weavers, drawing on materials from the 1929–1949 expeditions, prepared for publication by A.S. Morozova. The book provides detailed descriptions of carpets from museum collections in Tashkent and Ashkhabad, highlighting specific designs, patterns, and weaving techniques used by these diverse ethnic groups. Many findings are presented here for the first time, making it a cornerstone reference for art historians, ethnographers, and carpet collectors.

254 pages : frontispiece, 78 illustrations, 99 plates, 14 color plates (4 double). 35 cm. At head of title: Institut iskusstvoznaniia im. Khamzy Khakim-zade Niiazi Ministerstva kul'tury UzSSR. List of illus. also in English. Bibliography: pages 235-[242]. Bound in a decorative cloth hardcover with matching dust jacket, the volume includes numerous high-quality black-and-white illustrations, technical diagrams, and vibrant color plates showcasing the intricate beauty of Central Asian carpets. Condition: Very Good. The dust jacket shows minor shelf wear, with a few small creases. The internal pages are clean and bright, demonstrating exceptional preservation. A comprehensive index and bibliography enhance its utility for research.

Price: $300.00

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