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Armenag's Story Arthur T. Gregorian calls this book "the story of the making of
refugees." Through the 9-year old eyes of the author, it is the
story of his family's uprooting from their small Armenian village
during the first World War, their trek through choking dust thrown
up by oxen and sheep, through rivers, desert and over mountains,
and after a period of protection by the British Army, again facing
robbers, hunger and death before eventually finding their way through
India, Italy and France to America. |
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Armenian Rugs from the Gregorian Collection The point is sometimes missed that most Armenians in the Near East
were not wealthy merchants, but peasants who lived in rural villages.
Many of the rugs they wove, as in rugs from Persia, bear inscriptions
in their native language that show free self-expression and creativity.
It is these rugs, inscribed with messages, dates and signatures
that are beautifully photographed and described in this collaborated
book by Arthur Gregorian and his daughter Joyce Gregorian. |
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Oriental Rugs and the Stories They Tell Love for the people and the country of his birth inspire this richly illustrated volume that seeks to understand the simple but uniquely gifted rug weavers as people in order to understand their craft. For the serious student of the subject, or for buyers and owners, rugs from the many rug-producing cities of Iran are described, photographed and discussed in detail. This second edition includes chapters on Turkish, Caucasian and Turkomen rugs. |
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Oriental Rugs of the Silk Route - Culture, Process,
and Selection An illustrated tour of the modern-day oriental rug-making centers of The Silk Route with compelling text and stunning color photographs complemented by vintage black-and-white images that transport you to Middle Eastern villages and cities, taking you inside the rug-making culture. From colorfully dressed peasants tending sheep, carding wool, and boiling natural dyes in Turkey and India's remote rug-weaving villages and trading centers to the sophisticated showrooms and The Grand Bazaar of Istanbul, as well as mosques, temples, restaurants and homes where beautiful rugs are on display. A rich and authoritative volume that travels behind the scenes of the mysterious, exotic cultures famous for this centuries-old art form. Chapters cover the history and lore of the Silk Route and the famous
weaving centers of India and Turkey, relating stories of the weavers,
dyers, and merchants and their superstitions, religious symbolism
and Middle Eastern aesthetics. Also included is a wealth of rug
examples and information on the rugs themselves, such as rug types,
dyes, symbolism, weaving techniques, and knots. There is also much
expert advice for rug buyers: an assessment of the rug-making industry
today; a complete guide to evaluating and purchasing a rug; a discussion
of buying and trading customs; and tips on negotiating abroad as
well as on decorating with oriental rugs throughout the home. A
glossary provides definitions of oriental rug terminology, while
a helpful appendix rounds out the book with a complete discussion
of cleaning and repair. |
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A Rug Weaver's Tale - Coloring Book by Melissa Gregorian For children K-3, a beautifully illustrated 9-page coloring book that teaches the ancient art of rug weaving in a fun and interactive manner and advances positive values with regard to multiculturalism in America. |
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