Oriental rug repair

• Date de parution : 01/05/2010
• Editeur : Thames & Hudson
• EAN : 9780500515211
• Série : (-)
• Support : Papier

• Nombre de pages : (-)
• Collection : (-)
• Genre : Anglais
• Thème : Art en langue anglaise
• Prix littéraire(s) : (-)

An indispensable owner's manual and an invaluable sourcebook for collectors and dealers This comprehensive book covers all the essential techniques, materials and tools you will need to repair and maintain oriental rugs.

The accessible text is accompanied by clear step-by-step diagrams and... Voir plus

An indispensable owner's manual and an invaluable sourcebook for collectors and dealers This comprehensive book covers all the essential techniques, materials and tools you will need to repair and maintain oriental rugs.

The accessible text is accompanied by clear step-by-step diagrams and illustrations that teach you how to:

- assess damaged areas - understand rug structure - select yarn - reknot - reconstruct warp and weft - use patches - repair selvage and edges - repair ends and flatweaves - wash rugs, remove stains and carry out general maintenance