The new book
Anatolian Tribal Rugs 1050-1750: The Orient Stars Collection
The second book on the Orient Stars collection presents 33 early rugs and textiles acquired between 1993-2006 by Heinrich and Waltraut Kirchheim. In this companion volume to the 1993 book, Michael Franses discusses previously unpublished carpets and their carbon-14 dating, as well as comparative examples, and offers new commentary and dating for 43 of the carpets from Orient Stars 1.
Contributors include: Anna Beselin, Walter Denny, Eberhart Herrmann, Klaus Kirchheim, Garry Muse, Friedrich Spuhler
297 x 359 mm portrait pages
360 pages with slipcase
Limited edition of 500 copies
Orient Stars: A Carpet Collection
‘The most interesting private carpet collection to gain publication
certainly since the war, and perhaps at any time’
Robert Pinner (HALI 71)
297 × 359 mm portrait
392 pages with slipcase
Both books at a discounted price
Purchase Orient Stars 1 & 2 at a discounted price for a limited period.
A special pre-publication offer is available on orders placed for the two titles: 'Orient Stars: A Carpet Collection' and 'Anatolian Tribal Rugs 1050-1750: The Orient Stars Collection'. Plus, HALI Subscribers are entitled to an additional discount.
About HPL
Hali Publications Ltd. (HPL) is a London-based publishing house. Since its inception in 1978, HPL has produced books for museums, publishers and private clients all over the world in the art and design sector, combining academic integrity with beautiful design. Areas of expertise include textiles from all periods and cultures, contemporary craft and design, and Asian art.
About the Photographer
Images of the Orient Stars collection were captured by the foremost photographer in the world in textile arts, Stefan Osterritter.
About the Orient Stars Collection
Between 1985 and 2005, Heinrich and Waltraut Kirchheim formed the most beautiful and significant collection of Anatolian rugs in private hands. They acquired masterpieces from the very highest period of this art form, later adding ancient textiles as they pursued the origins of the fascinating symbols. The Kirchheim family decided to sponsor this publication not only to present their outstanding collection, but also to place it within its historical context, bringing this little-known subject to a wider audience.
Contact & distribution
Editorial Enquiries
Ben Evans, Editor
ben.evans@hali.com
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