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ISLAMIC ARTS / ISLAMIC CRAFTSTRADITIONAL CARPETS AND KILIMSIN THE MUSLIM WORLD:PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE PROSPECTSEdited by Nazeih Taleb MaaroufPreface by Ekmeleddin İhsanoğluİstanbul 2001 (in Arabic), İstanbul, 2002 (in English)(Islamic Crafts Series: 3)ISBN 92-9063-105-8 (English ed.)This book illustrates the present state of “Traditional Carpetsand Kilims” in various parts of the Muslim world togetherwith a historical background of the sector representing itscultural and heritage aspects. the reader will be informed oftraditional carpets and kilims in countries where publicationson such topics often appeared only in local languages. thebook deals with such particular technical aspects of thesubject as the use of natural dyes and the new methods usedin analysing them chemically to determine the age of thecarpets. The book also provides a clarification of the symbols,forms, and designs used in traditional carpets and kilims. Itillustrates with diagrams these designs, the types of loomsand their various parts and the spinning process. It examinesthe raw materials, their treatment, and the traditional toolsused in carpet weaving, as well as the lines used in textileweaving. The reader will also find the reports on field surveysand statistical studies relating to the carpet and kilim markets;the problems and challenges encountered, import and exportof traditional carpets and kilims and their country-wisedistribution, trends observed in buyers’ preferences, demandand supply, price trends, and many other aspects and issues.Price: US$ 60 (including post) (Arabic edition)US$ 70 (including post) (English edition)IRCICA PUBLICATIONS 1980-2012 61