The Tarim Basin Carpet

by Obendiek, Helena

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China Heritage Arts Foundation, n.d.(1997) ISBN: 9627956082. Paperback / softcover. New book. 121 p., 62 color illus., 29.5 x 21 cm. The author speaks Mandarin and Turkish; the text reflects in part a 2 month excursion to the Tarim basin, to survey local methods of natural dyeing, including recipes. The auth. or also explains how, she, a woman, was able to interview Uighur male informants. There are also chapters on the history of textile production in this area based on archeological and Chinese historical sources; technogical methods of production: loo. ms, fibers; designs; and 12 examples of 18th-19th century rugs from the Peony collection. Good bibliography; lists of dye plants. One of 500 copies..

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