Now out of print ‘Woven Structures; a Guide to Oriental Rug and Textile Analysis’ by the late Marla Mallet was first published in 1998 and is a highly regarded soft cover book of 188 pages (and here comes with an additional 12 page booklet, also by Mallett entitled ‘Some Notes On Collecting’). Considered by many to be the ‘bible’ of textile analysis, it is in near new unread condition. price 120usd + shipping at cost. From a reviewers blurb “Broadly covering weaving techniques of rugs, straps, and storage bags from the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, this guidebook to the construction of flatweave and pile textiles produced by peasant weavers is painstakingly detailed. In what is the cumulation of 20 years' teaching, collecting, and in situ research, Mallett seeks to standardize the written descriptions of Oriental rugs and textiles by minutely examining the underlying constructions, which she illustrates in over 490 clear black-and-white illustrations, including 125 of her own drawings. These are well matched to the text. In addition to rugs, Mallett analyzes selvages, joins, end borders, and finishes and bag closures in detail. Curators and collectors will find this book helpful for the identification and appreciation of Oriental textiles; weavers, students, and fiber artists will refer to the hundreds of weaving techniques. Highly recommended for specialized collections.”