Chapter 7

Classical hangings--Babylonian and Persian--Semper's theory--Sanctuary in the wilderness--St. Peter's at Rome--Abulfeda--Akbar's tent--Nadir Shah's tent--Tent of Khan of Persia--Tents of Alexander the Great at Alexandria--Roman hangings--Funeral pyres--Kosroes' tent--Semper's rules for hanging decorations--Ancient carpets--English and French hangings--Rules for designs of hangings 260