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Tibetan Furniture by Chris Buckley

Despite the author being a good friend of mine, and despite the fact that there really doesn’t seem to be too many good books out there on Tibetan furniture though even if there were, its likely this one would still remain at the top of the list. The amount of history and detail covered in this book is amazing, as is the fascinating and stunning images of  furniture and Tibetan symbolism. More then just a “coffee table book,” this hardcover offers an extremely in depth look at the history, craftsmenship, techniques, meanings and just about anything else one might want to know behind Tibetan painted furniture. The novice will walk away sounding like an expert after studying this book and even the expert will  be surprised at just how much more there is to learn.

You can also check out Chris’s RugDogBlog at:

http://www.toranahouse.com/rugdogblog/

Wooden Wonders: Tibetan Furniture In Secular And Religious Life

I have yet to add this book on Tibetan furniture to my collection though I plan to as it looks pretty good. Though a bit more expensive then Chris Buckley’s book it definately seems to be worth having if you primary area of study is items from Tibet.