This illustrated book tells the story of artistsBrad Davis and Janis Provisor and their discoveryof the ancient practice of carpet weaving in China.This book provides a fascinating look at the intricatetransformation of a watercolor painting to a beautifulsilk carpet, examining the step-by-step process that ledto a revolutionary painterly style in modern carpetdesign and manufacture.This volume offers beautifully photographed andprinted views of these sumptuous carpets in roomsdesigned by some of the world's leading interiordesigners. The carpets have been collected by lumi-naries in the design, fashion, and art worlds includingcurators Mark Rosenthal and Allan Schwartzman,Joseph Ettedgui, founder of the Joseph brand, PierreAlexis-Dumas, creative director of Hermès, and celeb-rities such as Steve Martin, Madonna, and Brad Pitt,among others.Experience the highs and humorous lows of Davisand Provisor's adventures in Asia as they track downthe best in materials and craftsmanship, as well as themost authentic cuisine in each region.Brad Davis studied at St. Olaf College, the University ofChicago, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the University ofMinnesota. Janis Provisor studied at the San FranciscoArt Institute. Michael Boodro is an adviser to the DesignLeadership Network and hosts The Chairish Podcast. Hewas editor in chief of Elle Decor, editor of Martha StewartLiving, Culture and Travel, and Garden Design, and featureseditor of Vogue. Mark Pollack is a textile designer,former associate professor at the Moore College of Art andPhiladelphia College of Textiles and Science, and founder ofPollack & Associates, a renowed consultant to the interiorfurnishings industry and to many museum collections.Pilar Viladas is a journalist and writer, former designeditor of T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Progres-sive Architecture, and House & Garden magazines. She haswritten three books on interiors.