Primary Sources, Historical Collections

With a foreword by T.S. Wentworth, this collection of primary sources explores the many ways in which Oriental carpets have influenced design and fashion throughout the ages. From the opulent carpets of the Middle East to the delicate runners of China and Japan, readers will be enchanted by the beauty and mystery of these remarkable objects.

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