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Published to coincide with an exhibition opening at Washington's Textile Museum, this is a fresh and concise look at Anatolian carpets dating from the 14th to the 20th century, and includes some of the oldest surviving examples of Turkish carpets. Turkish rugs have been a part of European culture since the 14th century. Far more embedded in the Western consciousness than any other carpet type, they are among the most sought-after of all rugs by museums and collectors today. Dealing with issues such as history, lineage, design origins and meaning across the whole spectrum of Turkish carpet weaving, this book draws on the unparalleled collections of the Museum, as well as pieces from other museums and private collections. All of the carpets included are reproduced in full-page colour and some of the textiles from the Museum are being published for the first time. Walter B. Denny's accessible text combines the latest research with new thinking on design, history and meaning. Walter B. Denny has lectured and published on Seljuk and Ottoman Turkish art for over thirty years, mounting many exhibitions and attracting large audiences to his seminars. He has taught at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst College and Portland State University, and was Honorary Curator of Carpets at the Harvard University Art Museums.