Marla Mallett Textiles, Antique Tribal Oriental Rugs, Kilims and Tapestries. Ethnic Textiles from Ar

Time 2020-12-12 08:03:57

Web Name: Marla Mallett Textiles, Antique Tribal Oriental Rugs, Kilims and Tapestries. Ethnic Textiles from Ar

WebSite: http://www.marlamallett.com

ID:131503

Keywords:

Tribal,Oriental,Rugs,

Description:

We specialize in antique flat woven tribal Oriental rugs, kilims, and bags but also handle tapestries, embroideries and other ethnic textiles. About 300 rugs and textiles are shown in the groups below. Click on a title to open the section. Then explore other parts of the site by scrolling down to links later on this page. More than 5000 photos illustrate a variety of textile art topics. And now, SALE PRICES throughout the site! See below. Oriental kilim rugs (kelims), tent bags, saddlebags and horse covers -- primarily from Turkey, the Caucasus and Persia. Ottoman Turkish Textiles Opulent metallic or silk embroideries, brocaded panels, and intricately ornamented costumes from the Ottoman Empire. Japanese Obi Luxurious vintage hand painted, yuzen-dyed, embroidered, brocaded, shibori or kasuri Japanese garments -- kimono and haori. Brocaded maru and fukuro obi. Japanese Textiles Embroidered, brocaded, tapestry-woven and rice-paste-resist textiles. Chinese Minority Textiles Embroidered and batik textiles from the Miao, Dong, Gejia, Zhuang, Yao, and Yi peoples in southwest China. African Textiles Kuba raffia cloth embroideries, beaded costume pieces, raffia hats, and other ethnographic objects. Tribal Textiles of Southeast Asia Old brocades, ikat weavings and embroideries from Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Burma. Afghan, Pakistan Uzbek Textiles Pashtun, Baluch, Hazzara and Turkmen embroideries and costume items. Folk Art Tapestries Contemporary Egyptian village weavings by superb Harranian artists. Both sophisticated wall hangings and tapestry art with naive imagery. Coptic Textile Fragments Ancient Egyptian tapestry-woven textiles. Miscellaneous Textiles Assorted weavings and embroideries, including European textiles. SALE PRICES!! For some time I have been marking down prices on a majority of items throughout the site. NOT just on SALE pages, as previously, but in nearly every section. As I am very close to retiring from the business, I've now listed many pieces at or below my cost. NOTE: Please contact me to see if the pieces that interest you are currently available. Because Microsoft has discontinued supporting Front Page--the software I used to construct this website--I am unable to update the site and remove pieces that have been sold. Want to understand the tribal weaves? This definitive guidebook explains the techniques used by nomads and villagers in Asia and North Africa. It explains -- from a weaver's perspective -- why each structure produces distinctive patterning, then shows how to identify variations.Click on the link above to read what others think about the book, and for information on ordering a copy. 490 detailed photographs and drawings. For collectors, scholars, curators, conservators, weavers and dealers. Winner of the prestigious Quatrefoil Award Read about recent technical research findings. See what discoveries other collectors are making as they examine their treasured rugs more closely. The Basic Tribal Weaves Slit tapestry, soumak, brocading, knotted pile and other basic weaving techniques are introduced. Reinventing the Loom: A Simple Frame for Experiments How to build a simple loom and try out the basic techniques used by tribal weavers. Criteria For Selecting Tribal Textiles What qualities make a tribal rug or textile a collector's piece ? When is restoration appropriate? What should beginning collectors avoid? Marla discusses her criteria. Mounting and Hanging Textile Art Several ways of hanging rugs, kilims, tapestries and other weavings are described. Simple methods of mounting small textile objects, delicate fabrics or fragments are also explained. A Few Articles Marla discusses rug design origins, terminology squabbles, and a probable rug-world hoax. of antique needle lace, bobbin lace and other handmade laces, with notes on their construction. Phone: 404-872-3356 E-mail: marlam@mindspring.com Textiles are currently sold only through the website. Please contact us if you wish to know more about any textile on the site, or if you are considering a purchase. Items can usually be sent on approval to US addresses.

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