(Van Nostrand Reinhold 1980 NYC) By Valerie Sharaf Justin, collector, curator and director of the Pillowry/Los Angeles

"For anybody who wants a sound general reference to the field with the opportunity for further education, we highly recommend Justin's Flat-woven rugs of the World." - Rug News

A "magic carpet ride" through the Far East, Middle East, North Africa, Europe and the Americas in a survey of flat-woven rugs and their traditions with nearly 300 illustrations
(62 in color) . It traces the roots of weaving in tribal, peasant and folk tradition with chapters devoted to weaving materials and methods in each country and region of origin.
This pioneering study is now out of print. Questions about material in the book are welcome and will be answered.

Copies of FLAT-WOVEN RUGS OF THE WORLD can be purchased from the following sources:

rugbooks.com

AbeBooks.com