WikiRug:Book of the week/2023/8

Tiger Rugs of Tibet
Author: Mimi Ed Lipton

This book reproduces 108 of the various designs, illustrated in color and accompanied by four essays. Philip Goldman contributes an ethnological exploration on the subject of tigers. Cyril Barrett analyses the visual aspects of the rug designs. Jim and Barbara Ford examine the techniques of Tibetan carpet making. Finally, Tom Philips recounts his recent discovery of the world of tiger rugs.