Persian Flatweaves

Description:

"The book is divided into two parts. The first deals with the cultural background to the subject. Drawing on literary sources as well as surviving examples, it describes the long history of flatweaves, showing their relation to pile weaves. The second part of the book deals with the different types of flatweave in turn: gelim, palas, weft-wrapped weaves, zilu and jajim. It also covers the range of uses to which they were put."--BOOK JACKET.

subjects: Floor coverings,  Floor coverings industry,  History,  History,,  Kilims

Places: Iran