Root of Wild Madder: Chasing the History, Mystery, and Lore of the Persian Carpet

Root of Wild Madder: Chasing the History, Mystery, and Lore of the Persian Carpet - Paperback

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Root of Wild Madder: Chasing the History, Mystery, and Lore of the Persian Carpet

Root of Wild Madder: Chasing the History, Mystery, and Lore of the Persian Carpet - Paperback

by Brian Murphy
$19.99
Sale price  $19.99 Regular price 

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Told in exquisite prose befitting one of the world's loveliest art forms, Brian Murphy eloquently chronicles how carpets embody humanity's endless striving for unattainable perfection.

Every Persian carpet has a story to tell--from the remote villages of Afghanistan and Iran, down the ancient trade routes traveled for centuries, to the bazaars of Tehran and the markets of the Western world.

Carpet-making is one of this tumultuous region's few constants, an art form that transcends religious and political turmoil. Part travelogue and part exploration into the meaning and worth of these mystical artifacts, The Root of Wild Madder presents practical information about carpets while exploring the artistic, religious, and cultural complexities of these enigmatic lands.
ISBN9780743264211
Author Brian Murphy
PublisherSimon & Schuster
GenreHistory, Arts, and Travel
FormatPaperback
PublishedAugust 2006
LanguageENG- English
Pages328
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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