Carpets from Islamic Lands

A celebration of more than forty of the finest classical carpets created in Egypt, Turkey, Persia, the Caucasus, and India

Among the most beautiful and precious textiles in the world, carpets from Islamic lands have been treasured for centuries. These woven and knotted masterpieces are both distinguished works of art and utilitarian objects that offer a glimpse of life in the Islamic world.

This book features some of the finest classical carpets from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries,...