Short history of the uses of felt as carpet underlays in ancient Persia. Author: Richard E. Wright.
Detailed article on the history and production techniques of tapestry, from ancient Greece to the present time. From Tapestry and More Galleries.
Short article, translated from German, on the history of Persian carpetry, and its development throughout time. Some links to musea. Originally published by Battenberg Verlag. Editor: Erich Aschenbrenner.
Short article on the art of carpet weaving in ancient Persia and current day Iran, with historical notes and illustrations of antique carpetry. From the Iranian Embassy in Canada site.
Historical time line of the development and manufacture of carpets, from 6000 BC till modern times. From CarpetInfo.Co.Uk.
Homepage of Glen Ray Crack with the complete Bayeux Tapestry collection, including a Latin-English translation. Also, information about the construction and history of the collection, and layman commentaries. Link to his pages about the Battle of Hastings.
Extensive information about the history of Persian carpets, the industry and the technologies it applies. Also, Persian carpet designs and classification, and glossary of technical terms. Link to the Carpet Museum of Iran.
USA. Non-profit organization, dedicated to the preservation and documentation of knowledge relating to the contribution made by Armenian weavers to the history, artistry and technology of rug making. List of exhibitions. Library of publications. Links to related sites.
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