Dhurries : history, technique, pattern, identification / Nada Chaldecott ; photographs by Jamie Govier.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chaldecott, Nada.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dhurries--India.

Dhurries.

India.

Rugs--India.

Rugs.

Physical Description:

160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Thames & Hudson, 2003.

Summary:

The dhurrie -- for centuries the most popular floor covering in India -- is now becoming increasingly popular in Western homes. Its striking colors and the powerful simplicity and variety of its designs are the perfect accompaniment to twenty-first-century interiors. This is the very first comprehensive guide to the dhurrie, with lavish color photographs taken specially for this book by Jamie Govier. Each design pattern is carefully analyzed and clearly illustrated, and spinning, dyeing and weaving techniques are thoroughly explained. Dhurries is a vital source of information for collectors, would-be collectors and textiles aficionados everywhere, as well as an indispensable source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in color and design.

Contents:

Floor Paintings

Reed Mats and Tigerskins

The History of the Dhurrie

Materials and Techniques

Chapter 1 Striped Dhurries 38

Large Striped

Small Striped

Chapter 2 Pictorial Dhurries 52

Noah's Ark

Peacock

Hunting

Tree of Life and Vase

Chapter 3 Floral Dhurries 76

Scrolling Vine and Blossom

Repeat Floral Design

Lattice and Blossom Design

Chapter 4 Medallion Dhurries 86

Large Gul

Small Gul

Central and Triple Medallion

Chapter 5 Geometric Dhurries 110

Tile Pattern

Stylized Lattice and Blossom

Jali Pattern

Modernist Designs

Patterns from Colourful Textiles

Chapter 6 Prayer Dhurries 136

Asans

Jainamaz

Safs.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0500511381

OCLC:

52531092