Rugs, oriental and occidental, antique and modern. A handbook for ready reference (1901)
Holt, Rosa Belle · Chicago, A.C. McClurg & Co. · leaf 115
f the antiqueShirvan Khilim. Its hues are softened by time, andthe contrasting colors are so carefully blended that theartistic effect is not lost. This Khilim has been care-fully woven, and is firm and durable^ The broad bandsof apple and green and other hues, interrupted by nar-rower bands, give… … Egypt, Persia, and Turkey 55 Kir-Shehr rugs are made in the province of Angora.Because of their durability and thickness they are bothuseful and desirable. Their colorings are rather strong,but fine; green is the most usual color, although redand blue are frequent. The designs are mostly ofArabic…
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