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Shep award for the best book published in 2019 in the field of ethnic textile studies ford s lifelong engagement with his subject dates back to 1967 when he joined london based ocm oriental carpet manufacturers as an export salesman. Hali publications ltd isbn 13. Iran weaves technology into its persian carpets daily. Ford hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.

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In his career he followed in the illustrious footsteps of a. Miniature paintings unlock the door to a thorough re examination 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 2000 year old tradition of carpet design replacing abstract geometric patterns with. Cecil edwards author of the persian carpet duckworth 1953 as the company s rug buying agent in iran before setting up his own business after the iranian revolution with his wife barbara lindsay ford designing and. Six centuries of design evolution bog hardback engelsk forfatter.

Six centuries of design evolution. Find many great new used options and get the best deals for persian carpet tradition by p. The persian carpet tradition. Between 1400 and 1500 a design revolution in persia swept away a 2000 year old tradition of carpet design replacing abstract geometric patterns with complex floral scrolls dominated by a central medallion derived from the chinese cloud collar shape.

Jim ford worked for many years for the world famous international oriental carpet import export company ocm. The persian carpet tradition. However nearly all images are in black and white. Cecil edwards author ofthe persian carpet duckworth 1953 as the company s rug buying agent in iran before setting up his own business after the iranian revolution with his wife barbara lindsay ford designing and.