Best Antique & Collectible Rugs Books of 2026

The "Crochet For Beginners: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide To Quickly Learn Crocheting with Pictures, Illustrations and Amazing Pattern Ideas" is a comprehensive course that helps absolute beginners master the fundamentals of crochet. With easy advice, illustrations, and step-by-step instructions, this book takes you by the hand and gives you the confidence to bring your crochet dreams to reality. It covers everything from learning how to hold the crochet hook and yarn to reading and understanding crochet patterns. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to start crocheting or improve their skills.

This book, titled "CRICUT: 10 books in 1," is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to master the world of Cricut. With 500 pages of information, this guide offers everything from beginner guides to advanced tips and tricks on designing and creating with Cricut machines. The book also includes bonus guides on the Cricut Maker 3 and Explore 3. What makes this book unique is its comprehensive coverage of all the materials, tools, and accessories needed to create stunning projects using Cricut machines. Overall, this guidebook is a must-have for anyone looking to take their Cricut skills to the next level.

The "Recipes and Shit" cookbook is a perfect addition for women who love to cook and document their favorite recipes. With 110 pages and a 7" x 10" size, this cookbook provides ample space to write down recipes, notes, and even add pictures of finished dishes. It's a great way to personalize a family recipe book and make it a fun activity to do with loved ones. The book's glossy cover is sturdy, making it a great gift for moms, dads, and grandparents to share with kids and grandchildren. This cookbook is a unique kitchen gag gift for both men and women.

Oriental Rugs: An Illustrated Lexicon of Motifs, Materials, and Origins is an excellent reference work that provides clear and precise definitions for rug and textile terms used across a broad range of regions. The book is lavishly illustrated with over 1000 photographs and drawings, covering traditional and modern rug-making centers worldwide. It focuses on hand-knotting and hand-weaving traditions of the Near East and Central Asia, including understudied traditions like those of southwest Persia, Baluchistan, and Kurdistan. The book is a must-have for scholars, collectors, and anyone interested in the rug trade. Overall, this book is unique in its comprehensive coverage and will make an excellent addition to interior design book collections.

Tribal Rugs: A Complete Guide to Nomadic and Village Carpets is a lavishly illustrated book that takes readers on a detailed journey through the rich tradition of rug weaving in the Middle East and Central Asia. Written by Oriental rug historian and dealer James Opie, the book covers the history and culture surrounding a wide variety of Oriental rug styles, in addition to the weaving and dyeing techniques, tools, and materials used in their creation. This engaging and trusted guide is perfect for those interested in the deep beauty and artistry of Oriental rugs. Overall, the book is a comprehensive and informative resource that captures the essence of rug weaving in the Islamic World.

Tribal Rugs: Treasures of the Black Tent is a comprehensive guide to the history and artistry of tribal rugs. The book covers the weavings of nomadic peoples from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, featuring an array of high-quality photographs. It celebrates the legacy of the tribes and the skill of the women who created these magnificent artworks. Brian MacDonald, a renowned expert on the subject, provides unparalleled insight into the weaving process and the meanings behind the rugs' complex motifs. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the tribal aesthetic and the history of weaving.

Nomadic Visions: Tribal Weavings from Persia and the Caucasus is a beautifully-written and well-researched book that showcases the Michael and Amy Rothberg Collection of knotted-pile tribal and nomadic bags and other rare small format pile weavings. The book takes readers on a historical and geographical adventure, exploring the utilitarian and decorative weavings made by the nomadic tribes of the Caucasus region and Iran. The book is filled with full-color plates that showcase the best of the best from the collection. This book is a must-read for specialists in the field, collectors, and tribal weaving enthusiasts.

Oriental Carpet Design: A Guide to Traditional Motifs, Patterns and Symbols by P.R.J. Ford is an excellent reference guide for dealers and collectors who want to understand the different structural and design features of oriental rugs and carpets. The book groups designs according to their essential characteristics, making it easier to identify the cultural background of each. The comprehensive approach includes illustrations of modern types, descriptions of their key characteristics, and a balanced appraisal of the qualities of modern production from towns, villages, and tribal areas. With over 800 illustrations and photographs, including 400 in color, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in rugs and textiles.

Oriental Carpets: A Complete Guide - The Classic Reference is a must-have for anyone interested in the art of weaving and antique rugs. This comprehensive guide covers the history of carpet-making, the materials, tools, and techniques used in the process. The authors, Murray L. Eiland Jr. and Murray Eiland III, are renowned experts in the field who have conducted extensive field research in the Middle and Far East. Their wealth of knowledge is evident in this authoritative volume. Antique and collectible rug enthusiasts will appreciate the in-depth information and insights provided in this book.