Vol. XI, No. 6
August/September, 1991,
56 pages plus covers
$10.00
Detail, antique
lattice rug.
Vol. XI, No. 6 | |
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
Two monographs differing in style and content on same category of weavings
Tibetan Rugs at Adraskand, exhibition review by Murray L. Eiland, Jr.
Thought-provoking, immensely satisfying exhibit
Nagel Auction House, Stuttgart, preview by ORR Staff
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