ANTIQUE RUG COMPANY

Tribal Rugs: Treasures of the Black Tent (Design S.)

- A fascinating study of the weaving history of the nomadic tribes of Asia - Illustrated with each tribe's finest work, including many previously unpublished photographs Tribal Rugs is an exploration of one of the most ancient crafts of the world. Beginning with the discovery of the oldest complete rug, which has been dated to the fifth century B.C., the reader is led through the weaving history of the nomadic peoples of Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Each chapter introduces a different group of tribes and illustrates the rugs, carpets, kilims and utilitarian bags attributed to their weavers. Tribal weaving, together with the use of natural vegetable dyes, began its swift decline around the turn of the twentieth century under the twin assaults of civilization and commercialism. This book is both a celebration of the woven legacy left by the tribes and a tribute to the skill and artistry of the women who created these wonderful works of tribal art. It is hoped that it will provide an introduction to the novice and excite the more knowledgeable to further study. The book is illustrated in color throughout with examples of the finest work of each tribe, and the majority of them have been previously unpublished. This is a completely new edition with updated text and many new photographs.

Electricity for the home; the technological marvel of the Roaring Twenties!

This cutie is an original trade publication promotional illustration from 1926; reproduced from a silhouette drawing Engraved by Harper Standard Engraving Company Of Dallas, Texas. Courtesy of The Dallas Power and Rug Company.

1926 'Sewing Machine Electricity Advertisement' is done on super heavy eggshell finish paper and is in wonderful smooth condition with sound edges, sharp corners and almost no tanning to speak of at all; pretty amazing considering this charming print is 85 years old!
We should all look this stunning at 85.

Just received my Tim Holtz die ( via Mum and Dad's place in Australia as the company I purchased it from only shipped in Australia and not overseas)
I cut the bird and the cage in cream card and sponged it with Shabby Shutters distress ink. I used the Antique Brocade cling to stamp the Shabby Shutters onto the bird, The PP was some left over from printing out Gina K's digi paper ( Peach Keen set)
Sentiment is from a set by Three Bugs in a Rug.
Just realised that these colours match the ones for this weeks Play Date Cafe... pink, yellow and green so have entered the challenge.