P.R.J. FordThe Persian Carpet Tradition: Six Centuries of Design Evolution

This is an excellent book detailing the origins and evolution of motifs found on Persian carpets, which in several cases date back to antiquity. It's highly detailed yet written in an accessible manner and includes high quality photographic examples on virtually every page. Tracing the history of artistic exchange between Persia, the Far East and ancient Greece and Rome, the book is testament to the importance and creativity of the Persian cultural sphere during its 16th century heyday. A must for lovers of decorative arts and textiles and the history of cultural exchanges.