Триста тысяч узелков: как я прочитал ковер

Do you know that if you look at carpet patterns for some length of time, they’ll come to life? This once happened to Grisha, who, along with his dog Jabir, found himself in the wondrous world of carpet ornaments. On this journey, readers discover the art of carpet weaving, learn about the importance of carpets in the human culture and learn how to decipher the messages depicted in carpets. First appearing among nomadic tribes, today carpets are a symbol of homeliness and comfort. And the carpet's closest “relatives” — tapestries — are proudly showcased in the best museums in the world. The book offers an unconventional outlook at ethnography and cultural history.