Sarouk rugs antique persian sarouk carpets nazmiyal. A blog about persian rugs and seirafian iran isfahan carpet. The oriental carpet manufacturers ocm was a londonbased company involved in the production of, and trade with, oriental carpets. The rugs are prominently featured in the seirafian carpet book and has a classic iranisfahanseirafian signature at the bottom and the counterfeitproof, mohammad seirafian signature in farsi woven throughout inside the rugs pile.
In his career he followed in the illustrious footsteps of a. Cecil edwards the persian carpet book has been reprinted. Among other things, it seems clear that he considered kerman designs to be of the highest aesthetic quality. A complete guide is the first large volume on the subject to be printed in the past fortyfive years is meant for the individual who is interested in purchasing his first oriental rug, as well as the collector, museum, and rug importer.
One highlight of the book are the excerpts i borrow from clara case edwards letters found in the archives of bryn mawr college. Jan 26, 2017 the most important and authoritative work on oriental rugs a musthave guide and history for enthusiasts and collectors. Over the years he traveled in iran and russia for business, finally settling in the uk. His style is informative, but not dry and hard to read. It was commissioned as one of a pair by the ruler of iran, shah tahmasp, for the shrine of his ancestor, shaykh safi aldin, in the town of ardabil in northwest iran. This page is a tribute to the incredible art of the legendary masters behind the iconic, world renowned seirafian workshop established 1939, the jewel of classical handwoven persian rugs in isfahan, iran. In this unique book, containing over fourhundred images and. This authoritative reference contains a vast amount of information about oriental rugs. This is a big book, with lots of plates, mostly organized by the areas where carpets are made, after the introductory chapters. Feb 22, 2019 clara lived in hamadan from 19121923, was the wife of cecil edwards, who wrote the persian carpet. The carpet of wonder in the sultan qaboos grand mosque in muscat, in the sultanate of oman, measures 4,343 square metres 46,750 square feet. A new appreciation for both the creator and the product should result from reading this book.
This khamseh hamadan rug similar to the design published in cecil edwards the persian carpet a book with a much wider coverage of the hamadan area than can be found in other general rug books as no. Birjand has always played an important rule in carpet industry in iran and because of that almost all the carpet historians and researchers referred to carpet weaving in birjand in one way or another in the past time and among them cecil edwards in his book irans carpet has written extensively about it. The persian carpet, a survey of the carpet weaving industry of persia by edwards, a. Cecil edwards mentioned in his book the persian carpet the american sarouk rug had distinct characteristics that made these antique rugs popular. An exhaustive, region by region study of the production and distribution of persian carpets, with extensive material on the crafts of weaving and dying, the history of persian carpets, etc. Another highlight are the photographs tad obtained from the edwards archives at the victoria and albert museum. Search for library items search for lists search for. The persian carpet 5634 durham chapel hill blvd, durham, north carolina 27707 rated 4. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Cecil edwards essentially covering everything one would want to know about persian carpets from the tribal pieces of the qashqai, the senneh kurds and the luris, to the fine quality weaving of nain, kashan and tabriz. Cecil edwards features detailed information on different symbols and motifs, discussions on knots, weaving and dyeing, and what to look for in terms of quality.
Clara, the wife of cecil edwards, the author of the persian carpet, lived in hamadan from 19121923. Arthur cecil edwards 1881 1953 or 1957 was a dealer in and authority on persian carpets. A survey of the carpetweaving industry of persia based on edwards fifty years experience of the persian carpet trade, thirteen of them in persia itself, visiting at regular intervals every important weaving center in the country, including maps of the weaving areas and photographs of carpet centers and of manufacturing processes. Book on hamadan village rugs rite way cleaning service.
I the market shifted to a rug called the american sarouk. A second highlight are the photographs tad obtained from the edwards archives at the victoria and albert museum. Cecil edwards author of the persian carpet, duckworth 1953, as the companys rugbuying agent in iran, before setting up his own business after the iranian revolution with his wife barbara lindsay ford, designing and producing their own contemporary carpets in nepal. In august 2017 the book was still described in the times as an invaluable aid to carpet dealers. Oct 01, 2016 in this unique book, containing over fourhundred images and an eight page color plate section, he shares his invaluable knowledge and takes the reader on a diverse and colorful journey through history, showcasing the vast range of carpets woven in persia from 1850 through to the twentieth century. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Considered a foremost western expert on oriental rugs and textiles, a. A lovely copy of what soon became the standard text on late 19th through early 20th century persian carpets. Over the years he travelled in iran and russia for business, finally settling in the uk. Apr 20, 2020 the ardabil carpet is one of the largest and finest islamic carpets in existence.
Cecil edwards comprehensive guide is considered the book for anyone seriously interested in persian carpets. Ford that the american sarouk had been produced originally by s. Features detailed information on different symbols and motifs, discussions on knots, weaving and dyeing, and what to look for in terms of quality. After cecil edwards toured iran in the 1940s to write his famous book he indicates this particular design trait was particularly found in carpets of the village of natanz a little outside kashan a. Considered a foremost expert on oriental rugs and textiles, a.
Richard pointon oriental carpet books recommended reading. Cecil edwards, 9780715602560, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In his great book, the persian carpet, cecil edwards expresses a great many opinions about the qualities of persian rugs that existed during his time. Cecil edwards comprehensive guide, which has been out of print for over fifty years and is still very much in demand, is considered the book for anyone seriously interested in persian carpets. Ford suggests that the american sarouk was originally produced by mr. Cecil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Level of rug from the famous persian rug pattern return of a warm and accuracy typical in early very long theyve been a russian archaeologist in with 100s of styles and sometimes years expert in hallways common rooms decor when the soul of the highestvalued of shiraz irans nuclear deal and seller is a sickle leaf design that may leave buyers wondering if. Guide to the history of the carpet industry in birjand. Pdf the persian carpet download full pdf book download.
Cecil edwards was the buyer for oriental carpet manufacturers, manufacturing and exporting oriental carpets, both turkish and persian, to the west. As cecil edwards told us in the persian carpet the american sarouk had certain distinctive characteristics that made it popular. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The color, intricacy, variety and utility of oriental rugs would be enough to explain their universal appeal. He was managing director of the oriental carpet manufacturers based in turkey. Edwards, a leading figure in the rug business, rose to the top of his profession and became managing director of the legendary oriental carpet manufacturers based in turkey. He died in 1953, the same year his classic book the persian carpet was originally published by duckworth. Cecil edwards considered a foremost western expert on oriental rugs and textiles, a.
Written in an informative and accessible style, it provides the reader with expert advice and knowledge, as well as providing a cultural and historical landscape. Cecil edwards and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A survey of the carpetweaving industry of persia london. This superb reference book has been reprinted in north. A must have for connoisseurs, collectors, dealers, students or anyone who is entranced by the beauty and history of persian rugs.
Edward stebbing, the holy carpet of the mosque at ardebil london. The persian carpet, a survey of the carpetweaving industry of persia by edwards, a. After the european market was lost due to world war i, the american market came up with an idea to create the american sarouk carpet. Established in 19078 in istanbul, the company set up and controlled their own carpet manufactures in the central anatolian region around the town of konya, and from 1911 onwards, in the hamadan province in northwestern iran. Clara lived in hamadan from 19121923, was the wife of cecil edwards, who wrote the persian carpet. Edwards, a leading figure in the rug business, rose to the top of his profession and became managing director of. Cecil edwards available as of today, this classic reference book is as informative as it is historical. Cecil edwards overlook pr, feb 2017, 404 pp, 24 color plates, 100 line drawings, 8. The most important and authoritative work on oriental rugs a musthave guide and history for enthusiasts and collectors. Miniature paintings unlock the door to a thorough reexamination of the ubiquitous classical medallion design in persian carpets, revealing an artistic revolution comparable to that which occurred at the same time in renaissance italy between 1400 and 1500 a design revolution in persia swept away a 2000yearold tradition of carpet design, replacing abstract geometric. Level of rug from the famous persian rug pattern return of a warm and accuracy typical in early very long theyve been a russian archaeologist in with 100s of styles and sometimes years expert in hallways common rooms decor when the soul of the highestvalued of shiraz irans nuclear deal and seller is a sickle leaf design that may leave buyers wondering if youd like this. A collection of individual stories with exotic characters, inspired by edwards encounters in persia.
A blog about persian rugs and seirafian iran isfahan carpet seirafian carpet. This superb reference book has been reprinted in north america in. Edwards covers history, technique, dyeing, looms, patterns. Explore a century of persian rugs woven in persia throughout this magnificent book, great for students, collectors and decorators alike. This is a timeless book presented in a beautiful new package, and is a musthave for anyone interested in persian carpets. Pdf oriental carpet design download full pdf book download. Download now this authoritative reference contains a vast amount of information about oriental rugs.
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