The Root of Wild Madder: Chasing the History, Mystery, and Lore of the Persian Carpet

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Brian Murphy

The Root of Wild Madder

Chasing the History, Mystery, and Lore of the Persian Carpet

Brian Murphy

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Simon & Schuster
08 November 2006

Textile artworks: carpets & rugs; Antiques & collectables: carpets, rugs & textiles; Travel & holiday

Told in exquisite prose befitting one of the world's loveliest art forms, Brian Murphy eloquently chronicles how carpets embody humanity's endless striving for unattainable perfection.

Every Persian carpet has a story to tell—from the remote villages of Afghanistan and Iran, down the ancient trade routes traveled for centuries, to the bazaars of Tehran and the markets of the Western world.

Carpet-making is one of this tumultuous region's few constants, an art form that transcends religious and political turmoil. Part travelogue and part exploration into the meaning and worth of these mystical artifacts, The Root of Wild Madder presents practical information about carpets while exploring the artistic, religious, and cultural complexities of these enigmatic lands.

By: Brian Murphy
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 418g
ISBN: 9780743264211
ISBN 10: 0743264215
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 08 November 2006
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Root of Wild Madder: Chasing the History, Mystery, and Lore of the Persian Carpet

As richly textured, tightly woven, and colorful as the subject itself, this is a must for anyone who treasures -- or even walks on -- fine carpets. -- Mort Rosenblum, author of Chocolate: A Bittersweet Saga of Dark and Light