The Practical Book of Oriental Rugs
The Practical Book of Oriental Rugs

Author: G. Griffin Lewis

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-06-02

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13:

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Oriental rugs have always been an essential artistic decoration in many people's homes. With a rapid increase in their admirers, there was naturally an increased need for more reliable information about them. This work delivers prominent characteristics and detail of weaving Oriental rugs. It includes a detailed chapter on design, illustrated with text cuts that enable the reader to identify the different varieties by their patterns. It provides additional information on the price per square foot at which retail dealers own each variety. The author includes helpful instructions for selecting, purchasing, maintaining, and cleaning rugs, as well as differentiating between fake antiques, aniline dyes, etc. The book will help purchasers of Oriental rugs to learn in a short time all that is necessary for their guidance.

How to Identify Persian Rugs and Other Oriental Rugs
How to Identify Persian Rugs and Other Oriental Rugs

Author: C. J. Delabere May

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2011-10-27

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 1447493451

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This classic, historical book provides instruction on the facts necessary to enable the reader to identify any typical specimen of the better known classes of Oriental rugs. It gives diverse direction on classification with regard to their type, their age and their value. Despite its age this book contains much information that is still practical and useful today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Rugs to Riches
Rugs to Riches

Author: Caroline Bosly

Publisher: Pantheon

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9780394739571

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Rugs to Riches is an authoritative, lively, and eminently practical guide for people who want to learn the dos and don'ts of choosing handmade oriental rugs. Caroline Bosly, one of the foremost rug brokers in the world, describes the various types of rugs and their origins, explains the difference between buying new and antique rugs, and tells you how to buy a rug of any size at the best possible price. Written in a simple, straightforward style that strips away the mystique from oriental rugs, Rugs to Riches also advises you on: Determining whether a rug is handmade or not, and whether it has been altered in any way. Evaluating a rug's condition and determining whether the retail price is a fair one, using a simple point system. Bargaining down the price of a rug, no matter what type of store you find it in. Selling a rug and making a profit. Decorating with oriental rugs and ensuring that they remain clean and in good repair.

Oriental Carpet Design
Oriental Carpet Design

Author: P. R. J. Ford

Publisher: Thames & Hudson

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9780500276648

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"One of the most useful books to cover the whole of the field...Mr. Ford is to be congratulated on having produced a work that should stand the test of time." Carpet Review Weekly

Oriental Rugs
Oriental Rugs

Author: Gordon Redford Walker

Publisher: Prion (GB)

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781853754302

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This book offers valuable practical guidance on the different types of rug for eveyday furnishing purposes, how to avoid pitfalls that await the unwary at auctions, and has a unique colour-coded chart to help with decor schemes and a price guide.

The Illustrated Buyer's Guide to Oriental Carpets
The Illustrated Buyer's Guide to Oriental Carpets

Author: J. R. Azizollahoff

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764326059

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A beautiful, practical introduction to Oriental carpets for laymen, designers, and collectors, presented from the perspective of a successful, third-generation wholesaler. Using concise text, over 370 vivid color photographs, and more than 45 detailed line drawings, J.R. Azizollahoff explains the complexities, intricacies and irregularities in old handmade carpets and identifies the more important rug types. The combined text, photographs and drawings also bring to light what dealers look for and examine when evaluating an antique carpet. Also provided is a look at new carpets, which gives the reader a glimpse of the wonderful energy and creativity to be found in modern rugs. Approximate values, newly revised to reflect current prices, are included with the photographs as a helpful guide for consumers and collectors. The book's bibliography provides useful listings for further research.

Carpets
Carpets

Author: Jacques Anquetil

Publisher: Hachette Illustrated UK

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844300129

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A guide for those interested in understanding the stories and legends told within traditional hand-knotted 20th century carpet design. Every sequence of knots has almost infinite possibilities as a language for recounting hitory, mythology, religious illusions and ancient civilizations.