Oriental carpets in miniature

Description

Oriental Carpets in Miniature by Frank M. Cooper is a specialist canvas embroidery book published by Interweave Press, devoted entirely to the art of stitching miniature Oriental-style rugs in needlepoint. Cooper draws on the rich visual language of Persian, Turkish, Caucasian, and Central Asian carpet traditions, translating their geometric and floral motifs into carefully charted needlework patterns suitable for small-scale fiberwork projects including dollhouse rugs, framed pieces, and decorative accessories.

The book provides fully charted canvas embroidery designs along with guidance on colour selection, thread types, and the techniques needed to capture the characteristic density and detail of Oriental carpet patterns at a reduced scale. Readers will find:

• Charted miniature rug patterns inspired by authentic Oriental carpet designs
• Guidance on canvas embroidery and needlepoint techniques suited to fine-scale work
• Advice on colour blending and thread selection to replicate the rich tonal depth of traditional rugs
• Instructions for finishing miniature fiberwork pieces as functional or decorative items

This book is ideally suited to experienced needlepoint and canvas embroidery stitchers who want to take on a more refined and historically inspired project. It will particularly appeal to miniaturists and dollhouse collectors seeking authentic-looking hand-stitched rugs, as well as textile artists drawn to the geometric complexity of Islamic and Central Asian design traditions.

119 pages. Published by Interweave Press, 1994. ISBN: 093402698X.

This copy is in good condition.

Genre: Needlepoint