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Book: Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent
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Book: Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent

1940 - 1960
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'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent' was first published in 1997, followed by a second edition in 2010 and proving so poular, an up-dated third edition was published in 2017. This third edition is now nearing its end and, as I write, there are now less than 100 copies left.

My lifelong love of tribal rugs started in my early 20s in 1972 when I spent a year living with two nomadic tribes in southern Iran whilst carrying out survey work for two archaeological expeditions. After this amazing experience, I went on to work in Kerman until 1977, when it was time to leave with the Iranian Revolution in sight! After several years working in the London finance sector, I threw in the towel and opened Samarkand Galleries in Stow-on-the-Wold in the beautiful Cotswolds, where I still am today, although now working from home on-line.

With my love of tribal rugs, and regularly acquiring great examples, I spent approximately 10 years in my spare time, writing this book, dedicated to the pre-1900 carpets, rugs, kilims and weavings of the Persian, Transcaucasian, Afghan and Turkmen tribes.

Now out of print.

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Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Tribal Rugs Reference Book to the 1960s.

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SA1192871
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'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent' was first published in 1997, followed by a second edition in 2010 and proving so poular, an up-dated third edition was published in 2017. This third edition is now nearing its end and, as I write, there are now less than 100 copies left.
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My lifelong love of tribal rugs started in my early 20s in 1972 when I spent a year living with two nomadic tribes in southern Iran whilst carrying out survey work for two archaeological expeditions.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

After this amazing experience, I went on to work in Kerman until 1977, when it was time to leave with the Iranian Revolution in sight! After several years working in the London finance sector, I threw in the towel and opened Samarkand Galleries in Stow-on-the-Wold in the beautiful Cotswolds, where I still am today, although now working from home on-line.

fig 1. A hardcover reference book titled Tribal Rugs: Treasures of the Black Tent by Brian W. MacDonald with a woven geometric pattern cover.
fig 1. Book: Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent

With my love of tribal rugs, and regularly acquiring great examples, I spent approximately 10 years in my spare time, writing this book, dedicated to the pre-1900 carpets, rugs, kilims and weavings of the Persian, Transcaucasian, Afghan and Turkmen tribes.

Now out of print.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Tribal Rugs Reference Book to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1192871
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/Book
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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A hardcover reference book titled Tribal Rugs: Treasures of the Black Tent by Brian W. MacDonald with a woven geometric pattern cover.
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