History of Synthetic Dyes
The journey into the realm of synthetic and semi-synthetic dyes began with studies in the late 18th century mostly in Germany for example by Barth (indigo carmine, 1743) following
Book: Islamic Carpets by Joseph V. McMullan
The Islamic carpets in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) represent a magnificent collection of textile art from the Islamic world. Spanning several centuries and regions, this c
Book: Antique Rugs of Kurdistan: A Historical Legacy of Woven Art by James D. Burns
The Kurdish people boast a rich and storied tradition of weaving, a skill passed down through generations. These resilient nomads, primarily inhabiting mountainous regions, weaving
Ararat Design Studio: Revival of a Museum Piece
This 15th-century carpet, showing the battle of the dragon and the phoenix, is one of the most important animal carpets of the early Ottoman period that have become known to the p
