Oriental Rug Review, Back Issues, Vol. 8-16
Ron O'Callaghan
Oriental Rug Review
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Volume Eight
Vol. VIII, No. 1, October/November, 1987,
56 pages plus covers -- $40.00,
Scarce
Cover: Khamseh Confederacy rug
Lead Article: Bird Rugs of South Persia, by James Opie
Zoological iconography on tribal rugs
Three from Turkestan, by George O'Bannon and Paul Mushak
An S-Group Torba, by George O'Bannon
An Embroidered Asmalyk, by George O'Bannon
Another S-Group Torba, by Paul Mushak
Shiraz, a Review by Roger Gardiner
Exhibition review
Notes From Anatolia, by Saul Yale Barodofsky
Travels in Turkey
Carpet Making in India - 1907
An ORR reprint
Vol. VIII, No. 2, December/January, 1988 Turkoman Focus
64 pages plus covers -- $55.00,
Scarce
Cover: White Field Yomud "Jewelry Asmalyk
Lead Article: The Saryq Main Carpet, by George O'Bannon
A study of two carpets recently on the market
Selected Dye Analysis in Two Old Saryq Main Carpets, by Dr. Paul Mushak
Further study
Turkomans and Scholarship, by Dr. Murray L. Eiland, Jr.
Bumps along the road
Letters, Rug Notes, Oriental Rugs at Auction, Rugs in the Grand Bazaar
Vol. VIII, No. 3, February/March, 1988
56 pages plus covers -- $40.00,
Scarce
Cover: Detail of a Northwest Persian kilim
Vol. VIII, No. 4, April/May, 1988, Anatolian Focus
56 pages plus covers -- $95.00, Out of print, rare, unavailable
Cover: Turkish Kilim
Vol. VIII, No. 5, June/July, 1988
56 pages plus covers -- $55.00, Out-of-Print, Inquire of Publisher
Cover: Detail of a Shahsavan donkeybag
Lead Article: Ephemera, by George O'Bannon
Options for collectors of Oriental rug art
The Prayer Rug Observed, by Richard Wright
A paper from the Vienna I.C.O.C.
The Liberty Textile Collection, by George O'Bannon
A fine corporate collection of textiles
The Use of Insect Dyes in Oriental Rugs and Textiles, by Paul Mushak
Some unresolved issues
Vordan Karmir, or Armenian Cochineal, by Vitali Babenko
A translation by Lemyel Amirian
International Conference on Central Asian Carpets, by George O'Bannon
Early Trade and Commerce: Before the Curio Shops, Part II, by Joe Ben Wheat
Southwestern Native American textiles
The Textile Museum Journal - 1986, review by Lucinda Ramsey
Armenian Rugs Society, Geneva Switzerland - April 1988, Symposium review
Eternal Fashion: The Paisley Shawl, by Nancy Norris London
Review of exhibition at Carpets of the Inner Circle
Auction Reviews
Reports on Christie's and Rippon-Boswell
Rug Notes, Letters, Commentary
Vol. VIII, No. 6, August/September, Navajo Focus
56 pages plus covers -- $55.00, Scarce
Cover: Navajo Child's Blanket, 1870-75
Lead Article: Power and Understatement, by Noël Bennett
A poetic expression of Navajo rug aesthetics
The Cross in Navajo Weaving, by Kathleen Whitaker
A symbol of peace in Navajo art
Painted Desert/Woven Desert, by Noel Bennett
A weaver's interpretation for a commissioned rug
Weaving a Legend, by Nancy J. Blomberg
A history of Navajo weaving
Churro!, by Hassell Bradley
The revival of the flock
Navajo Pictorial Weaving, by H. Jackson Clark
The agony and ecstacies of pictorial weaving
The Durango Collection, by Jackson Clark
Partners prove that a superb collection can still be acquired
Current Trends in the Navajo Weaving Market, by Kendra E. Bowers
Navajo rugs remain a sound investment
The Art of the Navajo Loom: The William Randolph Hearst Collection, by Kathleen Whitaker
Exhibition review
Book Reviews
Weaving of the Southwest, by Marion Rodee
Halo of the Sun, by Noël Bennett
Tent Bant.Tent Bag, by Cassin and Hoffmeister
The June Auctions
Commentary, Rug Notes, Calendar of Events
Volume Nine
Vol. IX, No. 1, October/November, 1988
56 pages plus covers -- $18.00
Cover: Bergama Prayer Rug
Lead Article: A Conversation with Richard Markarian, Interview by George O'Bannon
A noted collector and dealer tells his story
The Crivelli Compass Rose Rug, by David Milberg
Defending the existence of Crivelli's rug
When a Third Rug is a First Rug, by Joseph Bloom
Author's floors are better for rugs than hockey
Materials in Rug Restoration, by John Taylor
Taylor had a friend who had a friend who was the ideal source
A Rug Book Story, by Bill Eagleton
Publishing trials and tribulations
Patterned Felts of the Saryk Turkomans, A.S, Teselkin
A survey of Turkoman felts
Pile Carpet Weaving in Charjou Region of Middle Amu Darya, by A.S. Teselkin
The modern Turkoman handmade carpet industry
Navajo Rug Designs Today, by Ann Lane Hedlund
Patterns show a weaver's response to her world
Armenian Rugs from the Gregorian Collection, by Janice S. Herbert
Review of the book by Gregorian and Hampshire
Commentary, Conference Review, Book Marks, Rug Notes, Letters, Reviews, Auction Reviews
Vol. IX, No. 2, December/January, 1989, Baluch Focus
60 pages plus covers -- $60.00, Out-of-Print, Inquire of Publisher
Cover: Baluch bagface, Turshish or Nishapur area
Lead Article: Conversation with Dewitt Mallary, by George O'Bannon
A young Baluch collector with a young collection
Photos from the Front, by Tatiana Divens
A study of Afghan war aksi
Yacub Khani and Dokhtar-i-Ghazi Baluch Rugs, by George O'Bannon
Considering Timuri derived Baluch rugs
Near the Rio Arriba in August, by George O'Bannon
Hot stuff for seekers of Southwestern art treasures
Baluch at Auction, by George O'Bannon
A retrospective of prices at auction 1983 - 1988
Viva Mexico, by Marian Rodee
The development of the serape weaving tradition
An Unusual -- Perhaps Unique -- Baluch Prayer Rug, by Marvin Amstey
Things are not always as they seem
Me and Gurdjieff, by Kirk Wynn
Confessions of a life as a dealer
The Qarai Rugs of Turbat-i-Haidari, by Michael Craycraft
A major group of Baluch rugs defined
Baluch Rugs, by Siawosch Azadi
A definition excerpted from Encyclopedia Iranica
Symposium Review, by Eileen Bedoukian
Armenian Rugs Society
Book Reviews
Herrmann X, review by George O'Bannon
An Introduction to Kurdish Rugs and Other Weavings, review by Murray Eiland
Carpets of the Vakiflar Museum Istanbul, review by Charles Grant Ellis
Auction Review -- The interim fall auction report
Commentary, Letters, A Baluch Bibliography, Rug Notes
Lead Article: Olana, Victoriana Preserved, by George O'Bannon
The home and collection of artist Frederic Church
A Comparison of Xinjiang and Beijing Carpets, by Tong Weiming and Lui Guohua
An exploration of China's long carpet tradition
Felts of Daghestan, by Emil Salmanov
The use of felt articles in the Caucasus
A Talish Rug Ex. Coll. A.D. Jenkins, by David Milberg
Textile Museum's exhibition and Milberg's acquisition
Judging at the Gallup Ceremonial, by Jackson Clark
Navajo weaving is alive and flourishing
Herki, I Found It, by X Posé
An encounter with the Julio Iglesias of Konya
How Good is my Rug Collecting, by Mark Hopkins
Will grieving survivors find your collection wanting?
A Conversation with Charles Grant Ellis, Part I, by George O'Bannon
A visit with America's most eminent rug scholar
The Winter Auctions, 1988
Indepth coverage of auctions held in late 1988 in the U.S. and Europe
The Boschan Collection and Sotheby's Sale of Important America Indian Art
Auction Previews
The spring sale at Christie's East
Conference Review
Bill Moore's comments on the October Textile Museum Conference
Commentary, Letters, Rug Notes, Book Marks, Dr. Kabistan
Lead Article: Tibetan Rugs, Chinese but with a Difference, by Nick Wright
Survey of old Tibetan carpets
Travels to the Temples of Tibet and Ladakh, by Ann McPhail
Monasteries and their rugs
A Commentary on Tibetan Carpets and Trade, by Tom Cole
Documentation and scholarship lacking, field experience is endorsed
The Nepalese/Tibetan Carpet Industry, by Stephanie Odegard
A report on the new Nepalese/Tibetan production
A Conversation with Ivory Freidus, by George O'Bannon
An exotic woman reveals all about her collection
A New Venture: Tibetan Rugs from Tibet, by Kesang Tashi
The revival of a tradition
Journey Through Tibet, by Gary Clinton
Travel in a land closed to foreigners for 1300 years
Chemical Analysis of Selected Tibetan Rugs and Trappings, by Paul Mushak
Testing reveals surprises about Tibetan dye usage
A Conversation with Charles Grant Ellis Part II, by George O'Bannon
A visit with America's most eminent rug scholar
Why Not Collect Tibetan Rugs, by George O'Bannon
A convert explains why they are a prime collecting group
Tierra Wools, by Hassell Bradley
An account of the Churro sheep project
Flying Backwards on a Tibetan Rug, by Jane Schnell
How "playing rugs" became a business
Book Marks
Tibetan Rug Primer for the Uninitiated
Commentary, Exhibit Review, A Tibetan Chronology, Rug Notes, A Tibetan Bibliography, Book Review
Vol. IX, No. 5, Kurdish Focus, June/July, 1989
64 pages plus covers -- $24
Cover: Shirvan Prayer Rug
Lead Article: The Rugs of Glencairn, by George O'Bannon
The museum's rug collection is just the appetizer
Diamonds in the Pile, Jaf Kurd Bagfaces,, by Mark Hopkins
Ode to Joy, The Arthur D. Jenkins Collection, by Tatiana Divens
The TM's exhibit is rug magic
The Emergence of a Kurdish Rug Type, by William Eagleton
Hartushi rugs, a new type, from Eastern Turkey
Baluch Exhibition: Bags, Bands, Blankets, and Kilims, by Michael Craycraft
Stephen Jett Collection of Turkic and Iranian tribal textiles
Turkomans in Exile, by Chris Walter
Afghan exiles exploit every niche of the carpet market
The Last Mohicans, by John Taylor
A review of the catalog, Anatolische Dorfteppiche, Das Kavacik-Projekt
In Search of Turkmen Carpets, by Richard E. Wright
Richness of firsthand descriptions of Turkmen weavings and the nature of the historic sources which contain them
A Look at the Word Tribal, by Murray L. Eiland
A warning about using rug labels
Letter From the Northwest Frontier, by Saul Yale Barodofsky
Peshawar, one of the world's last frontier towns
Late Winter in Germany, by John Taylor
A trilogy of textile treats: tapestry, Domotex, and the Linden Museum
Mae Jim, Best in Class, by Jackson Clark II
Artist's struggle to create her last "Big Red Rug"
A Great Man and a Kurdish Rug, by Kirk Wynn
A fictional rug tale in the spirit of Jorge Luis Borge
The Azerbaijan Carpet, by David R. Milberg
What the rug literature of East and West shares is assurance
The Spring Auctions, by John J. Collins and ORR Staff
New York, London, Florence, and Weisbaden
Exhibition Review: East Turkestan Rugs in Atlanta
Wool, silk, and cotton artifacts of the nomads
Rug Notes, Book Marks, Letters
Vol. IX, No. 6, Persian Focus, August/September, 1989
72 pages plus covers -- $24.00
Cover: Kerman Rug, mid-19th century
Lead Article: An Introduction to Persian Village Rugs, by Donald N. Wilber
A brief definition of the characteristics of the type
A Group of Veramin Weavings, by Michael Craycraft
Were the majority of 113 Veramin pieces woven by the Qajar
A History of the Buta, by David R. Milberg
Unique ideas about the origins and styles of butas (botehs) in Persian rugs
A Cultural-Aesthetic Analysis of a Modern Persian Carpet
A challenge to the view that modern production is more culturally authentic but aesthetically insignificant
Master of the Art of Carpet Repair, Part I, by Henry Glassie
The first in three parts of the life history of Hagop Barin
The Evolution of a Rug Dealer, by James Opie
Boyhood career in scrap metal led to finer things
Legacy From the Loom, by Susan Brown McGreevy
The Wheelwright Museum's collection of Navajo Sandpainting textiles
Mongols in Munich, by John Taylor
Urging museums to turn up the lights
A Michelin Two-Star Event, by Thomas D. Cook
John Collins' Third South Persian Exhibition
Kurdish Rugs, A Focus at Last, by Peter F. Stone
Stanzer's book Kordi a pleasure
Treasured Carpets, Costumes, and Decorative Fabrics of the USSR, by Joan Long
A report on the Textile Museum's 1989 Study Tour
Letters, Rug Notes, Book Marks, The June Auctions
Volume Ten
Vol. 10, No. 1, October/November, 1989
56 pages plus covers -- $24.00
Cover: Detail Ferahan rug, mid-19th century
Lead Article: A Conversation with Joseph Galton, ORR Staff
Now divesting himself of his collection, a collector tells his story
Auction Previews, by George O'Bannon
A special report on the rare and wonderful to be offered at home and abroad
Adrift in the Horse Latitudes, the Health of the Rug Auction Scene, by George O'Bannon
Questions unanswered about the health of the U.S. auction collector market
Carpets With Offset Knotting, by Charles Grant Ellis
A look at those in the alternate warp method in museum collections
Master of the Art of Carpet Repair, Part II, by Henry Glassie
Hagop Barin becomes a master, opens a shop, and builds a reputation in Istanbul
A Central Asian Patchwork Cover and American Quilts, by Linda Baxter Hardy
Are similarities of design and construction evidence of cross-cultural influences?
Azerbaijan Jajim: History and Technique, by Emil Salmanov
Current jajim production in the USSR and Iran
Village Weaving in Turkmenia Today, A.S. Teselkin
Field research suggests that Salor and Saryq weaving traditions have been lost
Old Navajo Pictorials, by Nancy Peake
Representative weavings may be Native American folk art in purest form
Collecting Berber Rugs and Textiles, Maryanne Conheim
From Morocco's Atlas Mountains come the best of the Berber textiles
Birds and Vases, Collins Celebrates Ten Years, by Jim Evans
A fourth exhibition of South Persian pieces
Heaven's Gate in Ohio, by Joan Long
The Columbus Museum of Art' exhibition of prayer rugs was blessed
The Markarian Album, by Robert Houston
A review of the life's collection of the "Oushak King"
Rug Notes, Book Marks
Vol. 10, No. 2, Rug Repair/Restoration Focus, December/January, 1990
64 pages plus covers -- $35.00
Cover: Nurata Suzani, 1880, Museum for Textiles
Lead Article: Max and Simon's Thing, the Museum for Textiles, by George O'Bannon
The Toronto museum celebrates its reopening
Cheryl Kolander, Master Dyer, by Liz Callison Petillo
A profile of a Circe of the dyeing kettles
The Oriental Connection to Navajo Weavings, Marian E. Rodee
Caucasian rugs' influence on Navajo weaving
The Impact of Oriental Rug Books on Navajo Rug Design, by George O'Bannon
Ripley, Langton, Mumford... or did Moore's personal collection provide examples?
A Vegetal Dye Weaving Project for Afghan Turkomans, by Chris Walter
Refugees weave 19th century designs as vegetal dyes are reintroduced
The Textile Museum Conference 1989, ORR Staff
Substantive topics ensure success of largest TM gathering ever
Dragons, Blossoms, Sunbursts: Textile Arts of the Caucasus, by George O'Bannon
Rare embroideries and classic carpets in excellent condition
Rug Structure, by Peter F. Stone
A reprint outlining some rug basics
Color Matching in Tribal Rug Restoration, by Richard E. Newman
Precision required and difficulties encountered in color matching
Master of the Art of Carpet Repair, Part III, by Henry Glassie
After a return to Istanbul, Hagop Barin comes to America and finds his home
Artisans of Being: Two books for the Restorer
Textile conservation and research and the maker's hand are essential tools
An Early Imreli Wedding Trapping, by George O'Bannon
Tales of Tehran: A Talk with Youseff Bolour, by George O'Bannon
Stories from the days when the Bolour shop was a center of rug collecting
Tribal Weavings from the Veramin Plain, by Michael Rothberg
Adraskand's exhibition is a learning experience
Good, Better, Best, The Fall Auctions, 1989, by John J. Collins, Jr.
A world's record is set in Weisbaden, and other highlights
Rug Notes, The Current Market
Vol. 10, No. 3, February/March, 1990
56 pages plus covers -- $20.00
Cover: Chinese rug, Ning Hsia, 19th century
Lead Article: Hunting for Karakalpak Carpets, by A.S. Teselkin
No genuine examples of this rare type found even in Karakalpakia
Bogolubov and the Karakalpak Attribution, by George O'Bannon
Modern methods of rug identification leave doubts
How to Make Money in Aesthetics in Your Spare Time, by Peter F. Stone
An exploration of rug aesthetics with famous and obscure authorities
Traces of Prehistoric Motifs in Tribal Rugs, by Cyrus Parham
Some ancient prototypes for the enigmatic "animal head" motif
Donald N. Wilber's A Descriptive Catalogue of Dated Rugs and Inscribed Rugs, review by Tom Tarantino
Dr. Wilber makes the unknown prosaic, shows how to detect fraud, provides a date conversion appendix, and much more
The Fustat Carpet, by Doctor Kabistan
What's in a name, or would a rug by any other name lay so flat
The Appeal and Significance of Collecting Oriental Rugs, by Dr. Erich Menzel
A translation from German by Roger F. Gardiner
The Carpet Collection of the Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo, by George O'Bannon
One of the best kept secrets in the rug world
The Proper Way to Clean Your Oriental Rug, by David Zahirpour
Should you do it yourself? A step-by-step guide
Of Arabian Camel Rugs and Gafsa Ferrasijas, by Tatiana Divens
How her first time led her on a quest for knowledge
Trefoil, An Exhibition at Mills College, review by Pamela Bensoussan
A scholar's forum, with examples that meet a serious collector's criteria
Oriental Rug Quality and Qualities
From Rug Basics Series, the word quality defined
Brief Sketches of Navajo Rug Styles and Patterns, by Martin Link
Artistic quality at all-time high and prices soaring
On York Avenue, A Star Also Rises
Sotheby's January Sale was an outstanding success, with at least three new auction records set
Letters, Book Marks, Rug Notes
Vol. 10, No. 4, April/May, 1990, Caucasian Focus
64 plus covers -- $28.00
Cover: Kuba, late 18th century
Lead Article: A Conversation with Ralph and Linda Kaffel, by George O'Bannon
One of the West Coast's better collections
A Group of Rugs Attributed to Shusha, by George O'Bannon, an ORR Reprint
Rugs of an uncommon type, in Glencairn Museum
A Technical Dimension to Color Aesthetics in Old Armenian Weavings, by Paul Mushak
A chemical analysis of an antique Qarabagh Shusha long rug
Symposium Review: Anatolische Kelims, review by Jack Cassin
Kilims from private European collections
Qashqa'i, Tappeto Tribali Persiani
A review of Taher Sabahi's new book
Trefoil at Mills College, by George O'Bannon
Rug exhibition of international importance of rugs from three Bay area collections
Price Guide to Five Caucasian Rug Types from 1983 to 1990, by George O'Bannon
Auction survey suggests rugs from the western Caucasus achieve higher prices
Early Armenian Rug Merchants in the United States, by Russell Fling
A study of Armenian migration and their contributions to the rug industry
Caucasian Rug Nomenclature and Structure, by George O'Bannon
Confused by the lack of consistency of rug names? Help is at hand
On the Origins of Caucasian Village Rugs, by Richard E. Wright
Weaving follows ethnic lines, which, in turn, has a geographic aspect
Sartor Resartus, by David Millberg
Some thoughts on the Caucasian rug literature, with a Caucasian rug book bibliography
Further Studies of Dye Use in Caucasian Rugs of the Commercial Period, by Paul Mushak
An investigation of both natural and early synthetic dyes
Auction Previews, by ORR Staff
Exciting pieces to be offered by Grogan, Nagel, Rippon-Boswell, and Skinner
On the Market
Collector textiles available at better rug galleries near you
Rug Notes, Letters
Vol. 10, No. 5, June/July, 1990
56 pages plus covers -- $65.00 - Out-of-Print, Inquire of Publisher
Cover: Ak-chirpy, Turkoman Tekke cloak
Lead Article: An Introduction to Persian Tribal Rugs, by Donald N. Wilber
A survey of each tribal group, with a bibliography
Traditional Turkoman Embroidery, by A.S. Teselkin
A folk art reveals cultural aesthetics and ancient beliefs
Is This an S-Group Weaving, by ORR Staff
Will this rare weaving stir dealer/collector interest?
VI International Conference on Oriental Carpets
Academic programs, exhibitions; special events not to be missed in San Francisco
Morocco's New Flatwoven Rugs, by Lois Brubeck
Tiflits and Oued Zems form a large part of current non-factory production
South Persian Masterworks, Part I, exhibition review by ORR Staff
John J. Collins, Jr.'s latest specialized collection
About Carpet Restoration, by Liz Callison Petillo
Carpet suitability for repair, restoration, or conservation
Baluchi Woven Treasures, book review by George O'Bannon
Boucher's book offers the best color printing of Baluch rugs to date
Did Anatolian Kilim Designs Descend from Iranian Tribal Traditions? by James Opie
Research collides with important aspects of the Goddess theory
Textiles of Wonder and Delight at the Textile Museum, exhibition review by George O'Bannon
Ed Rossbach's selections from the TM's collection
In the Market, by Saul Yale Barodofsky and Stephanie Odegard
Market experiences in Nepal and the Soviet Union
Book Review: Asian Carpet and Textile Art, Vol. 1, review by Murray Eiland
Eberhart Herrmann's advertising is sumptuous, often informative, and worth paying for
A Conversation with Tom Kalman, by ORR Staff
Architect, collector, and museum benefactor discusses motivation
On The Market
Collector textiles available at better rug galleries near you
Treasures Found in Spring Cleaning
Auctions in Europe yield a few gems
More Magic Carpet Prices!
Christie's April 7 auction proved a tremendous success
Vol. 10, No. 6, August/September, 1990
72 pages plus covers -- $28.00
Cover: Fragment of an Anatolian Kilim
Lead Article: A Weaver's View of the Çatal Hüyük Controversy, by Marla Mallett
Contradiction between Mellaart's early texts and current work indicates more than a runaway kilim theory
A Visit to Ayvacik, by George O'Bannon
DOBAG's growth and its effect upon local culture are impressive
A Conversation with Marvin Amstey, by ORR Staff
The exhibition of part of a large collection prompted our collector interview
The Goddess from Anatolia, book review by Murray Eiland
A critical review of a critical work
Anatolian Kilims Past and Present, by Patricia Daugherty
Though Balpinar's hypotheses are plausible, our reviewer feels more scholarly investigation is required
Book Marks:
Oriental Carpet and Textile Studies IV and Kilim, reviews by Annette Ittig and George O'Bannon
The Dragon Rugs of Anatolia, by Peter Willborg
A discussion of the type, its origin and age, an ORR reprint
Hits and Misses: the June auctions, by ORR Staff
Some excitement found in a rather sluggish market
The Care and Feeding of Your Rug Dealer, by Tatiana Divens
A collector's advice on choosing and keeping a specialist rug dealer
J.P. Willborg's Ten Years Exhibition, 1980 - 1990, by George O'Bannon
A wonderful rug exhibition in Stockholm
Evolution of a Revival, by Chris Walter
More ups and downs on new Turkoman vegetal dye rugs
Fall and Winter Auctions
Previews of Christie's September 11th and Sotheby's December 8th sales
Travels in Europe and Turkey, by Mohtashem
Stops in Stockholm, Hamburg, and Istanbul and the Turkish scene
Volume Eleven
Vol. 11, No. 1, October/November, 1990, VI I.C.O.C. Focus
96 pages plus covers -- $35 - Rare
Cover: Tekke Turkoman asmalyk, S.M. Dudin Collection
Lead Article: The Sixth International Conference on Oriental Carpets, by ORR Staff
November 17-20, 1990 San Francisco, California, comprehensive schedule, registration, receptions, exhibition openings & related events
Sixth I.C.O.C. Academic Program
A roster of speakers and topics
I.C.O.C. Exhibitions
California collections span the breadth of rug studies
I.C.O.C. Rug Fair
Dealers and auction houses display their finest textiles
Delights Within The Borders
Rug events elsewhere in the U.S.A. and beyond
Rug Country Restaurant Recommendations
A culinary cornucopia from the San Francisco Bay Area Rug Society
West Coast Collectors
Interviews explore the whys and wherefores of their passions: Stephanie Morehouse, Only One of Many Collections;
Leslie Orgel, An Obsession for Bags; Carl Stern, Compulsive Collector; Corbin & Audrey Le Pell,
Artist's Eyes; Randall Buckmaster, On Pruning, Passion, and Philosophy
Turkoman Treats No Trick
Winter auctions a bonanza for Turkomaniacs
South Persian Masterworks, Part Il, exhibition review byMark Hopkins
John J. Collins, Jr.'s last but not final chapter
Rug Societies Around the World
Book Marks
Thomas Tarantino reviews the I.C.O.C. Pacific Collections catalog
The Collection of S.M. Dudin
An Oriental Rug Review special feature, Thirty Rug Masterpieces from the Turkoman Rug Collection of S.M. Dudin
Elena Tsareva's complete I.C.O.C. paper and a color catalog of the collection
Vol. 11, No. 2, December/January, 1991
64 pages plus covers -- $75, Out of print, Inquire of Publisher
Cover: Chinese rug fragment, before 1800.
Lead Article: Tibetan Rug Design in History
At issue: the influence of the Buddhist art of the silk route travelers on carpet design
Chinese Rugs: The Fette-Li Company, by Margaret Setton
First published in 1984, this ORR reprint offers new evidence and color photographs of Fette art deco rug patterns
The Week the Baluchs Came to Manhattan, by Mark Hopkins
Dealer Steven Maeck's gathering of dark beauties
Princeton Anyone? Tibetan Tiger Rug from the Ivory Friedus Collection, exhibition review by Stephanie Odegard
Meyer-Muller, Part Il
Christie's East will offer a second group of lots from this famous collection
Peter Pap: On the Move, by ORR Staff
A young man aspires to being a major dealer of old and antique rugs
The Goddess from Anatolia: An Archaeological Perspective, by Mary Voigt
The validity of the reconstructed cult of the Great Goddess is questioned
Caucasian and Turkish Rugs at the Museum for Textiles, exhibition reviews by Roger F. Gardiner
Toronto's museum as it began its second year
A Conversation with Richard Davidson
Outside the mainstream is where you'll find this Tibetan rug fancier
Vl International Conference on Oriental Carpets
Sixth ICOC Academic Sessions: A Report by P.J.R. Ford
Vl ICOC in San Francisco by N.C. Quibble
The Vl ICOC: A Feast for the Senses
Ancient Color and Geometry, review by Charles Grant Ellis
Very early Turkish carpets of the Christopher Alexander Collection
Oriental Rugs from Pacific Collections, review by Nancy Norris-London
Something for Everybody
Simply Heaven, exhibition review by Kirk Wynn
Adraskand's Baluch exhibition
The Collectors:
Pat & Bill Johnston: A Taste for the Eclectic
On the Fringe: John & Elsie Becker
Chinese Rugs at the Asian Art Museum, exhibition review by Murray L. Eiland, Jr.
Letters, Rug Notes, Book Marks
Vol. 11, No. 3, February/March, 1991
64 pages plus covers -- $75.00
Out of Print, Refer to Publisher
Cover: Melas prayer rug, 18th century, James F. Ballard Collection, St. Louis Art Museum
Lead Article: The Ballard Collection, The Saint Louis Art Museum, by George O'Bannon
America's foremost collector founded two major museum rug collections
The Fall and December Oriental Rug Auctions
Animated sales at Christie's East, -- Sotheby's, -- Skinner and Grogan
Has Fall Come to Germany's Auctions?
Nagel, Mangisch, and Rippon Boswell sales yield varied results
A Group of Kars Rugs and Their Relation to Transcaucasian Rugs, by Van Mierlo
Kurdish, Terekeme, and Turkoman rugs from East Anatolia
Winning Replies to Attorney Clemm's Short Notice Auction Threat
Dirck Bass, interview by George O'Bannon
California viniculturist cherishes classical rugs and a philosophical view
The Kennedy Collection, by Pat McGuire
Navajo textiles on permanent loan to alma mater
Recent Academic Articles or Publications on Weaving and Textiles
A new listing for rug and textile specialists
Some Thoughts on the Problems of Early Oriental Carpets, by Agnes Geijer
The standards for research used by this author are a model for all researchers
Fruhe Teppichkunst, exhibition review by John Taylor
Rugs and textiles at the Galerie Krausse, Munich
Passage: Art Via the Bart, by Joan C. Long
Village and tribal weavings from East Bay collections at the 6th I.C.O.C.
Meyer-Muller, Part Il, by George O'Bannon
The success of Christie's January sale
The Corwin Afshar Collection, review by John J. Collins, Jr.
One tribe's weavings from the Pacific Collections
Tibetan Rugs at Fort Mason, review by Nicholas H. Wright
A variety of types of weavings for a variety of uses from Tibetan looms
Slaying Dragons
An addendum to earlier discussions of so-called dragon rugs from Anatolia
Art as Oat Sack, by E. B. Long
Collectors' jewels assessed for their utility
Book Marks, Rug Notes
Vol. 11, No. 4, April/May, 1991, Moroccan Rug Focus
64 pages plus covers -- $75.00
Cover: Moroccan (Glaoua) Rug
Lead Article: Rug Collecting in Morocco, by Brooke Pickering, Russell Pickering, Ralph Yohe
Good advice for the neophite on what to collect and how
Corsairs, Commerce, and Cognomens, by Michael Bazinet
Did pirates bring Turkish rug patterns to Morocco?
Continuity and Change: Handwoven Textiles in Fes, Morocco, by Susan Schaefer Davis
Field work reveals a rapidly disappearing handloomed textile industry
Weft-Twined Rugs & Related Textiles of North Africa & the Middle East, by David W. Fraser
A technique described, dissected, and delineated
Shawls of the Berbers of the Atlas Mountains, by Valerie Justin
Apparel is still handcrafted by these tribal mountain people
A Moroccan Weaving Bibliography, by Michael Bazinet
Gabbehs at the Galerie Neiriz
Berlin's foremost rug emporium explores gabbehs
Textiles from Vanishing Cultures, exhibition review by Harriet Swedlund
The South Dakota venue of a traveling exhibition
Cherry Picking in February: by ORR Staff
The Interim Auctions on Valentine's Day, sweet finds at Skinner and Grogan
Domotex '91
January in Germany a bonanza for hungry buyers
Maastricht, The European Fine Art Fair, by Orr Staff
Holland blooms with the blossoms, garden carpets, and other delights
Oriental Rugs in a United Germany
Mohtashem bumbles about Berlin
Commentary, Book Marks, Letters, Rug Notes, Rug Societies
Vol. 11, No. 5, June/July, 1991, Don Wilber Tribute
56 pages plus covers -- $18.00
Cover: Detail, 16th c. lotto rug
Lead Article: Weftless Soumak Bags from Eastern Anatolia, VI I.C.O.C. Paper by George W. O'Bannon
Woven without ground wefts, these bags are thick and pliable
The Derivation of the Lotto Pattern, VI I.C.O.C. Paper by Robert Pittenger
Two pairs of wooden doors may have inspired the Lotto pattern
Light Sources and Fading, VI I.C.O.C. Paper by A. James Henderson
A perspective for textile conservation and display
Donald N. Wilber: A Tribute, by George O'Bannon
His contributions have advanced the scholarship of rug studies
Luristan Bronzes, by Donald N. Wilber
Hard facts about the art of an ancient civilization
Swat That Pest, by Donald N. Wilber
A bane or boon to established rug scholarship? Author reviews his own work
Anatolian Carpets with Wave Bands in a Stripe Design, by Christine Klose
Rugs with the wave stripe pattern originated in the region of Milas
Chasing the Flaming Jewel: The Elusive Tibetan Rug, VI I.C.O.C. Paper by Nicholas H. Wright
Exploring problems restricting understanding of their evolution
Commentary, Book Marks
Vol. 11, No. 6, August/September, 1991
56 pages plus covers -- $18.00
Cover: Detail, antique lattice rug.
Lead Article: Patterned Reed Screens of the Kirghiz in the State Historical Museum, Frunze, Part I, by Stella Mateeva and Jon Thompson
Soviet and English scholars go to the source
Rugs of East Turkestan: Khotan, Yarkand or Kashgar?, by George O'Bannon
A closer look at the literature on these types results in more questions than answers
Dye Analysis in Miscellaneous Rugs and Trappings of the Central Asian Group, by Dr. Paul Mushak
The Moghul "Strapwork" Carpets, by Murray L. Eiland, Jr.
The finest are every bit as successful as the finest Persian pieces
Tapis et Textiles Arméniens, exhibition and conference review by Eileen Bedoukian
Splendid exhibition and conference at Marseille
Studien Zur Teppich -- Kultur der Turkmen, Turkmen Main Carpets of Different Tribes with "Eagle" and Dyrnak Gols:, by Annette & Volker Rautenstengel, Goklan-Turkmenen und ihre Teppiche, by Siawosch U. Azadi, book review by E. B. Long, technical analyses by G. O'Bannon
Tibetan Rugs at Adraskand, exhibition review by Murray L. Eiland, Jr.
Thought-provoking, immensely satisfying exhibit
Nagel Auction House, Stuttgart,preview by Herbert Exner
A peek at the offerings in Nagel's October sale
Europe Four Months After the Gulf War, by ORR Staff
Though no great auction season, the collector emerges with confidence
Putting Up with Elbow Room, by ORR Staff
The June auctions afforded plenty of seating choices and many good buys
Ivory Ground Flower & Lattice Shirvan Prayer Rugs, by George O'Bannon
Good, Better, Best comparisons of three from the Skinner sale
Commentary, Letters, Rug Notes, Book Marks
Volume Twelve
Lead Article: Modern Daghestan Flatwoven Carpets, by Erika Tashlitskaya
Through the Collector's Eye: Oriental Rugs from New England Private Collections, exhibition preview by John J. Collins, Jr.
The Classification of Anatolian Brocades, VI I.C.O.C. Paper by Marla Mallett
A previously unpublished and important paper
Felix Austria, by ORR Staff
A centennial is observed by European rug societies
Anatolian Kilims in San Francisco, exhibition catalog review by George W. O'Bannon
A Tibetan Rug from China, by Murray L. Eiland, Jr.
A tanka in knotted pile? Perhaps the inscriptions will reveal the answer
Mamelukes, Ottoman, and All That, Review by Richard Isaacson
Textile Museum's once-in-a-decade classical carpets exhibition
Patterned Reed Screens of the Kirghiz in the State Historical Museum Frunze, Part II, by Stella Mateeva and Jon Thompson
Soviet and English scholars go to the source
Bashful Suitors at a Debutante Ball, by George O'Bannon
Too many beauties were allowed to be wall flowers at Sotheby's sale
Commentary, Rug Societies News, Book Marks, Advice for the Rug Lorn, Rug Notes
Lead Article: Animal Figures in South Persian Rugs, Part I by James Opie
Animal Figures in South Persian Rugs, Part II by James Opie
A colorful exploration of the final stage of an ancient motif tradition
Flatweaves of Kerman Province, by P.R.J. Ford
A report on kilim production in southeastern Iran
Weavings of the Lurs and Bakhtiaris, by John T. Wertime
A 15-Year Retrospective
Autumn in Toronto, exhibition reviews by Roger F. Gardiner
Three rug exhibitions in Canada
Trends in South Persian Rugs, by John J. Collins, Jr.
The rise and fall in popularity of certain types
The Ethnography of the Shiraz Region, by Murray L. Eiland, Jr.
Another area in need of more thorough research
Barriers to Honest Scholarship in Rug Studies, by Murray Eiland and Jim Opie
Learning (and Unlearning) about South Persian Rugs
The Imp of Misinformation, by John J. Collins, Jr.
Bumps and detours along the road to rugs
An Interview with Parviz Tanavoli, by James Opie
The Tehran Conference, "the goddess," and gabbeh
Tibetan in Name Only, by Thomas Cole
When is a Tibetan a Tibetan?
Commentary, Letters, Book Marks, Rug Notes
Vol. 12, No. 3, February/March, 1992
56 pages plus covers -- $18.00
Cover: Tekke Main Carpet, circa 1800. Collection of Gerard Paquin.
Lead Article: Rugs & Riots in Central Europe, by Suzanne Newberry and Judith Alper Smith
Textile Museum tour serves up more than Turkomans, turrets, and tea
Fresh Breeze in Central Asia? by Chris Walter
The return to Afghanistan of refugee weavers will impact world markets
A Traditional Turkish House, exhibition review by ORR Staff
The Textile Museum has never shied away from risks
A Rug Collection in New England, interviews by Mark Hopkins
The View Through the Collector's Eye
Anatolian Carpets with Small Patterns and Their Survival in Later Borders,V I.C.O.C. Paper by Christine Klose
Alexander Juran, interview by Herbert J. Exner
Oriental and European carpet and tapestry specialist
Her Majesty's Bazaar, by Roy Gonsenhauser
The Port of London Authority's Cutler Street warehouses are gone and a piece of rug history has died
First American Conference on Oriental Rugs, by ORR Staff
A triumph of planning and execution by North America's rug societies
Colorado Experience, by Emily Sanford
Training restorers in Navajo Country
Auction Reviews
Skinner: The Long Rug Sale
Skinner: Another View
reviews by John J. Collins, Jr. and Thomas Baker
Sotheby's Auction - December 11, 1991, review by ORR Staff
Market strength in otherwise troubled times
Commentary, Book Marks, Rug Notes, Letters
Lead Article: Arabesque Themes in 19th Century Bidjar Carpets, by John J. Collins, Jr.
Design traditions including the strapwork principle
Shahsevan Persianate Sumak Bags and Covers from the Bijar Area, by John T. Wertime
The author coins a phrase
Bijar Weavings, by Donald N. Wilber
Inscribed rugs, vagireh, saddle covers, gelims
A Gardener's Perspective, by Pam Richardson
Distinct and intriguing botanical differences help define rug types
Where the Bidjars Live, by John J. Collins, Jr.
A gathering of collectors brings out war stories
The Casanova of the Coaster, by Christian Geyer, translated by L. E. Fogelberg
The collector's nature
Rugs of Iron, Wefts of Stone: Restoring Bijars, by Holly L. Smith
A restorer reveals her soft spot
Market Strength or Strategy? by Thomas J. Baker
Skinner's February 14, 1992 sale was strong in troubled times
A.C.O.R., A Welcome Addition, by James Opie
Continued coverage of America's rug conference
"Tibetan" Rugs, A.C.O.R. paper by Tom Cole
A challenge to traditional thinking on the origins of these weavings
Commentary, Book Marks, Rug Notes, Letters
Vol 12, No. 5, June/July, 1992
56 pages, plus covers -- $18.00
Cover: Animal rug, Turkish, 14th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Harris Brisbane Dick Fund
Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, Louis V. Bell Fund and Fletcher, Pfeiffer, and Rogers Fund, 1990 (1990.61)
Lead Article: Preserving Tradition, by A.S. Teselkin
Field research on Yomud village weaving 1960-90
Creating Ruggies for the 21st Century, by Lorna Carmel
Youthful artists interpret historical carpets
Muteh and its Mushaki Gelims, by Parviz Tanavoli, Edited by John T. Wertime
The discovery of a new weaving area
A Terminology Puzzle, by Marla Mallett
Interpretations of Oriental Weavings, by Ragnar Johnson
A Fête on Clay, by Emily Sanford
Peter Pap opens a gallery in San Francisco
Restorers Sail on a New Tack, by Emily Sanford with Tina Kane
I.A.R.T.R. at the American Conference on Oriental Rugs
The Brick Rugs of Margaret Kerr, from conversations with the artist and Valerie Justin
Imagine: Wonderful design that is impervious to spills, dogs, and moths
Yo Ali! The Story Behind Grass, by Joan C. Long
The producers and their adventures are more exciting than the film
Running Hot and Cold, by Herbert J. Exner
Europe's auction climate fall to spring
Commentary, Book Marks, Rug Notes, Rug Societies, Letters to the Editor
Lead Article: The Tehran Carpet Conference and Exhibition, by James Opie
An overview of one of the great rug adventures of the 20th century
Walks Among the Nomads, by Murray L. Eiland, Jr.
Visits to a Baktiari encampment in the Zagros and a Qashqa'i camp outside Shiraz
Editorial: U.S. Embargo on Iranian Goods, by James Opie and Ron O'Callaghan
Visiting the Babadi-Bakhtiaris, by James Opie
Concerns for the fragility of nomad ways temper the thrill of being in their company
Vegetal Dyes, Iran Restores an Ancient Tradition, by James Opie
Interest in the tried-and-true method has reawakened
The Tehran Conference: A Personal Perspective, by Bob Gibson
Despite visa problems, anti-American sentiment, anxiety and disappointments, it was a gratifying and worthwhile adventure
Soul-Searching in a Tehran Cemetery, by James Opie
The tombs of Behesht-e Zahra prompt reflections on the U.S. role in the Iran-Iraq war
The Bazaars of Iran, by Murray L. Eiland III
Ordinary objects of apparel and household use fill Iran's "shopping malls"
Dealers and Merchandise, Iran: June 1992, by James Opie
A look at a dealer's fair of enormous proportions
Fieldwork the Easy Way, by Murray L. Eiland, Jr.
From all over Iran, weavers with the looms assembled to demonstrate their craft
Commentary, Rug Notes, Rug Societies News, Letters to the Editor
Volume Thirteen
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Vol. 13, No. 1, October/November, 1992
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Central Anatolian kilim, 1800-1850
Lead Article: Uzbekistan: Searching the Heart of Central Asia, by Chris Walter
On the brink of an identity crises, the former Soviet Republic has far to go
How to be Happy with Antique Oriental Holes, by Jan Timmerman
A collector admits to his obsessions
Jan Timmerman, Loving Rugs which have Suffered, an interview by Herbert Exner
On the Road to Azerbaijan: July, 1992, by Saul Yale Barodofsky
Paranoia and price gouging in the post Soviet era
The Development of the Rug-Weaving Art in Azerbaijan in the Beginning of the 20th Century, by Najiba Abdullaeva
An undelivered 1990 I.C.O.C. paper
The Trunks of Azerbaijan Are Open, by Steve Price
A window of opportunity or a trap for the unwary
The Authors Respond to a Book Review by E.B. Long, by S.U. Azadi and V. & A. Rautenstengel
A rebuttal to Dr. Long's review published in Vol. 11, No. 6
James Opie's Tribal Rugs
A book review by Murray L. Eiland, Jr.
Some Thoughts on Dyes, by Ellen Wertheimer
If Iran's weavers can embrace both types of dyes, why can't we?
Skinner: The Rare and Well Done, auction review by Thomas Baker
The Lion Rugs of Iran, exhibition review by Paula Swart
Woven Magic
A preview of Willborg's exhibition of flatwoven textiles
Gardens of Paradise, exhibition review by Sharon Fenlon
Woven Jewels: Tibetan Rugs from Southern California Collections, Review by Valerie Justin
An Interview with Tom Rutherford, by Valerie Justin
Commentary, Letters, Rug Notes, Rug Societies News
Vol. 13, No. 2, December/January 1993
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Detail, Anatolian kilim
Lead Article: The Goddess from Anatolia, by Marla Mallett
An updated view of the Çatal Hüyük controversy
Persian Jews in the Oriental Rug Business, an ICOC (Tehran 1992) paper by Bob Gibson
A small minority of Iran's population, Jews form a large segment of the carpet industry
Woad-Seng, by Michael Bischof
An international conference at Erfurt showcases the many uses of woad
A Mix-Technique Turkoman Mafrash, by Steve Price
More questions than answers are evoked by a lovely bag
An Origin of Gabbeh Patterns, by Georges D. Bornet
Gabbeh patterns similar to cave paintings, variations on existing themes
The Textile Museum: Sweet Sixteen, conference report by Steve Price
A Weaver's View of the Çatal Hüyük Controversy, by Marla Mallett
A reprint of the author's original critique of The Goddess from Anatolia
"Piltdown," a "Fairy-Sighting," and Fake Vermeer Paintings, by James Opie and When Prophesy Fails, by Murray L. Eiland, Jr.
The debunking of three hoaxes
Faith conquers all, even when Judgment Day passes without incident
An Elder Generation of Rug Merchants No. 1 Milani, by Donald N. Wilber
The humor of a rug dealer is revealed in in scriptions
Skinner Sale: September 19, 1992, auction report by Steven Price
Commentary, Rug Societies News, Book Marks, Rug Notes
Vol. 13, No. 3, February/March 1993
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Tibetan rug, 17th century
Lead Article: Carpets from a Cultural Crossroads, by Thomas Cole
Influences from the Mughul courts, east Turkestan oases, and Imperial China
Jora, by Chris Walter
A Turkoman rug producer works to improve life for fellow Afghan refugees
Persepolis, by Murray L. Eiland III
As part of the June 1992 Tehran Conference, delegates enjoyed a tour
Charlie's Archives, by George O'Bannon
An interview with rugdom's living treasure, Charles Grant Ellis
Easy Dyeing, Living Colors, by Jack Haldane and Nest Rubio
Steaming vats among primitive peoples proved a myth by kitchen research
Color Truths and Other Wisdoms, by John J. Collins, Jr.
The continuing dialog: vegetal dyes or synthetics, woven art or utilitarian rugs
In the Blood, by Jane Wingate
The Origins of the Kilim: A Survey of Current Thinking, by Peter Davies
An exerpt of a chapter from a forthcoming book
Karabagh Runner with Relatives from Lenkoran, by Steven Price
New England Opportunities, by Thomas Baker
A review of Skinner's January 22 auction
Kilims in a Warehouse, by Herbert Exner
A review of Peter Willborg's exhibition
John Collins 7, exhibition review by Thomas Baker
Mostly Afshar, mostly wonderful
Rug Societies News, Book Marks, Rug Notes, Letters
Vol. 13, No. 4, April/May 1993
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Tekke ak-juval, 19th century
Lead Article: A Mixed Technique Tekke Ak-Juval, by Steven Price
Were they stacked or stored upright in Turkoman tents? Yes.
Peter Willborg: Wizard in a Warehouse, by Herbert Exner
Stockholm's premier dealer is a young man with a bold vision
The Mystique of "Arab Jinni" Designs, by Cyrus Parham
The only two known carpets of this type, one with human figures, discussed for the first time
Questionable Color Truths and Other Dubious Wisdom, by Mason Purcell
A dealer of new and old rugs offers thoughts on color
Encouraging Vegetal Dyeing in Iran, by James Opie
Not only a right, it's an obligation
A White Ground Small Pattern "Holbein" Rug in a c. 1500 Northern Italian Painting, by Peter E. Saunders
A Persian Tapestry Carpet in a Painting of 1634, by Christine Klose
A Safavid carpet in a 17th century painting is analogous to a known example in Kuwait
A Plain Man's Understanding of Mythology & Semiotics with Reference to Oriental Rugs, by C. Jotin Khisty
International Conference on Oriental Carpets 7
Preview of the academic program, lecture schedule, exhibitions, and information about Hamburg attractions
A New Project in Nepal, by Chris Walter
Tibetan-style rugs with vegetal dyes
Hashemi Taba, interview by Dr. Khosrow Sobhe
President of Iran's Export Promotion Center discusses international trade
Letters to the Editor, Rug Societies News, Rug Notes
Vol. 13, No. 5, June/July, 1993
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Detail, Kashgar silk fragment
Lead Article: Turkoman Weavings at the Schlossmuseum, by Herbert J. Exner
The spoils of war on display for all
Artful Restoration on the Aegean, by ORR Staff
Bedraggled beauties made whole again by Woven Legends Restoration
Who's Afraid of Ronnie Newman, , by Ron O'Callaghan
Interview with a gentle _ but assertive _ man
The European Fine Art Fair 1993, by Herbert J. Exner
Impressions from the Maastricht Fairgrounds
How Altaic Nomadic Is the Pazyryk Carpet, by Cyrus Parham
Could any truly nomadic pile carpet reach a comparable degree of structural consistency during the millennium prior to the Christian Era?
Problems of Persian Carpet Terminology, by Ali Hassouri
The most comprehensive specialized dictionary is being compiled
Ngodup Dorje, by Chris Walter
Creating Tibetan carpets in exile
Tekke Turkoman Juvals, by George O'Bannon
Cautionary comments regarding a recently published article
Book Marks, Rug Societies Notes, Letters
Vol. 13, No. 6, August/September 1993
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Afshar rug, dragon and phoenix design
Lead Article: The Dragon and Phoenix, by John J. Collins, Jr.
Deconstructionism in Afshar design
Some Salt Bags From Kerman Province, by John T. Wertime
The changing social situation of the tribes gives us little time in which to connect weavers and their weavings
Who's Afraid of Ronnie Newman, interview by Ron O'Callaghan
ICOC-VII: Some Impressions, by Steven Price and Ron O'Callaghan
The conference was a strange and wonderful thing
Natural Dye Soup, by Michael Bischof
Some experiences with dyes
Letters, Book Marks, Rug Societies News, Rug Notes
Volume Fourteen
Lead Article: An Introduction to Pre-Columbian Textiles, by Keith Rocklin
The European Auction Scene, a year in review by Herbert Exner
Bargains in Boston: The Grogan Sale, an auction review by Eileen Bedoukian
The Orient Stars Shone too Briefly in Hamburg, exhibition review by Charles Grant Ellis
Invitation to the Dance, exhibition review by John Taylor
A "Pas de Deux" in Munich, exhibition review
A Very Old Shahsavan Mafrash, by Steven Price
How old is very old?
Letters, Book Marks, Rug Societies News, Rug Notes
Vol. 14, No. 2, December/January 1994
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Konya kilim
Lead Article: Tracking the Archetype, by Marla Mallett
Technique-generated designs and their mutant offspring
The Second Grand Persian Conference and Exhibition, by Murray L. Eiland, Jr.
Tehran Redux, by Bob Gibson
Impressions of Iran, 1993, by Raoul Tschebull
Mostly Luri and Bakhtiyari, exhibition review by Wendel R. Swan
A Very Old Baluch Bird Korjin, by Steven Price
How old is very old? More on the problem of dating tribal weavings
Book Marks, Rug Societies News, Letters
Vol. 14, No. 3, February/March 1994
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Anatolian banded flatweave
Lead Article: ACOR II: American Conference on Oriental Rugs II
A preview of the academic program, Dealers' Row, exhibitions and social schedule
Yayla, Form and Color in Turkish Textile Art, review by Christine Klose
A comprehensive review of Yayla, Form und Farbe in turkischer Textilkunst, by Werner Bruggemann et al.
Falcons and Flowers at the Textile Museum, exhibition review by Michael J. Wendorf
Metamorphosis: An Interview with Jim Blackmon, by Tom Cole
Farangi Women on Persian Carpets, by Parviz Tanavoli
The December Sales in New York, auction reviews by Steven Price
Letters, Book Marks, Rug Societies News, Rug Notes
Vol. 14, No. 4, April/May. 1994
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Lakai embroidery
Lead Article: The Mystery of the Lakai Nomads, by Steven Franklin Shore
An obscure Central Asian Uzbek tribe and their weavings
American Conference on Oriental Rugs II
Reviews of focus sessions and events by Emily Sanford, David Levine, Mark Hopkins, Ann Nicholas,
Richard Blumenthal, Judy Smith, and Steve Price
The George W. Scott, Jr. Collection, by Edward C. Beutner
Christie's puts an interesting collection on the block
Yomud Ashik and Pole Tree Asmalyks, by Steven Price
What makes a Turkoman lover's heart go pitter-patter
Flocking to Shepherds' Land, by Udo Wolff
Rug society conference review
A Blossom Design on Afshar Carpets, by Christine Klose
Another opinion on the so-called Dragon and Phoenix rugs
Two Sales by Grogan & Co., auction reviews by David Levine
Letters, Rug Societies News, Rug Notes, Book Marks
Vol. 14, No. 5, June/July, 1994
52 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: detail, 19th century Afshar carpet
Lead Article: A White Central Asia Asmalyk of a Rare Type, by George O'Bannon
Where in Hell is George, by Ron O'Callaghan and Donald N. Wilber, Tributes from friends of George O'Bannon
George W. O'Bannon, An Irishman in Friendly Disguise, by Donald N. Wilber
A Few Affectionate Comments
Woven Dreams/Uneasy Dreams, exhibition reviews by Janice Summers and Rob Buckland
Oriental carpets from the collection of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Walking to Eastern Turkestan, by Valerie Justin
On the Block, by Herbert J. Exner
The European Auction Scene, 1993-94
What We Can Learn from What a Weaver Does after Making a Mistake, by Steven Price
Promises Fulfilled, exhibition review by Michael Wendorf
"From Kuba to Kars: Flat-Woven Textiles from the Caucasus" at The Textile Museum
A Tribute to Col. Jeff Boucher
Letters, Rug Societies News, Rug Notes, Book Marks
Vol. 14, No. 6, August/September 1994
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Luri/Bakhtiyari bag panels
Lead Article: Vavilov's Theory of Design, by James Opie
Notes on Origins of Bakhtiyari Motifs, by Carl Strock
Juran Fest, by Herbert J. Exner
A gathering of people and rugs in England
High Summer in Bolton, auction report by Carl Strock
Skinner's July 15, 1994, sale
Honoring "From the Bosporus to Samarkand," A Retrospective by Michael Wendorf, Guest Editor
25 Years After, by Russell Pickering
Flat-Woven Rugs of the Middle East, original introduction by Charles Grant Ellis
An Update of the Attributions and Descriptions in the catalog, by John T. Wertime
Beetle Bags Still Bug Me, by Wendel R. Swan
Memories, Dreams, Reflections (with apologies to Dr. Jung), by Saul Yale Barodofsky
More Memories, Dreams, and Reflections, by James Opie
Letters, Rug Societies News, Rug Notes, Book Marks
Volume Fifteen
Vol. 15, No. 1, October/November 1994
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Sunburst Karabagh - 1850, a painting by artist Thomas Stocker
Lead Article: The Painted Carpet, by Mark Hopkins
An interview with artist Tom Stocker
Furry Rubies and Other Gems, auction review by Carl Strock
Skinner sale, September 17, 1994
Croesus Goes Shopping, by Herbert J. Exner
The German Auctions of May, 1994
Premium Rugs, Commercial or Commissioned for Presentations," by Price, Steven
Treading the Trade Routes From Chinese Turkestan, by J. Rupert Balfe
Move over Marco Polo
The Lenkoran/Karabagh Medallion, by Moritz Hillebrand and Udo Wolff
Is this a "Missing Link"?
The Carpet Museum of Iran, by Murray L. Eiland III
How has it fared since the Revolution
A Foreshadowing of 21st Century Art, book review by Murray L. Eiland, Jr.
Christopher Alexander's book offers some questionable theories and dating
Rare Chinese Silk Textiles, by Herbert J. Exner
A conversation with Jacqueline Simcox of Spink & Son Ltd.
Letters, Rug Societies News, Book Marks
Vol. 15, No. 2, December/January 1995
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Prayer rug in the Sultan's Head Design with inscriptions based on the Topkapi design group
Lead Article: On Flights of Fancy, by Herbert Exner
A remarkable lecture in Weisbaden
Adventures in Turkey, a conference report by Mark Hopkins
Turkish and Central Asian Carpets at Auction, by Samy Rabinovic
The Textile Museum Convention 1994, review by Steven Price
Chinese rugs the subject
Laboratory Approaches for Resolving Questions of Age and Origin of Oriental Rugs: Two Case Studies, by Paul Mushak
What Came First, The Part or the Whole, by Carl Strock
Thoughts on the evolution of design
I Knew All Along, by John Taylor
The story of how a "toilet rug" gained dignity
December Sales in New York, auction reviews by Steve Price and Carl Strock
Letters, Rug Notes, Rug Societies, Book Marks
Vol. 15, No. 3, February/March 1995
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Thracian kilim
Lead Article: Vegetal Dyed Tibetan Rugs Revisited in Nepal, by George O'Bannon
The Chris Walter production matures
War Aksi, by Charles N. Lewis
Traumatic imagery or economic survival
Habibullah Kerimi, by Chris Walter
Making a life and rugs in exile
A Gloomy Fall for Rugs at Auction, by Herbert J. Exner
A review of the European rug auction scene
The Nureyev Kilims, review by Carl Strock
Christie's New York Auction
Exhibition Reviews
Anatolian Kilims: Art by Design
Love, Power, and Mysticism, Persian Pictorial Carpets
A Letter to Hans Bidder, by John Taylor
DOBAG II, by Murray L. Eiland III
A second look at the DOBAG Project
Letters, Rug Societies News, Rug Notes, Book Marks
Vol. 15, No. 4, April/May, 1995
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Indian carpet fragment
Vol. 15, No. 6, August/September 1995, Restoration Focus
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Anatolian Medallion Carpet, 16th century
Volume Sixteen
No. 124, Vol. 16, No. 1, October/November, 1995
56 pages plus covers -- $15.00
Cover: Detail, Karakalpak Eshik kas
No. 125, Vol. 16, No. 2, December/January 1996
56 pages plus covers -- $40.00
Cover: Baluchi rug, Plate 4, Boucher Collection.
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