The practical book of oriental rugs.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lewis, G. Griffin (George Griffin), 1865-1946 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia, Lippincott, 1911.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Cost and tariff
  • Dealers and auctions
  • Antiques
  • Advice to buyers
  • The hygiene of the rug
  • The care of rugs
  • The material of rugs
  • Dyes and dyers
  • Weaving and weavers
  • Designs and their symbolism
  • The identification of rugs
  • General classification
  • Persian classification
  • Turkish classification
  • Caucasian classification
  • Turkoman classification
  • Beluchistan rugs
  • Chinese rugs
  • Ghileems, silks, and felts
  • Classification according to their intended use
  • Famous rugs.