A complete history of Persian carpets from the Safavid period of the C16th to the production revival of the C19th following the Afghan hiatus of the C18th.  An additional chapter on the rugs of nomadic tribes such as the Qashqai, and another on the structure of the various carpet weaves follow.  Illustrated with 42 excellent colour plates.  Hardback.  77 pages.  In very good clean condition in its original dustjacket.  Cat No 4357