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How to know oriental rugs, a handbook (1904)

Langton, Mary Beach · New York : D. Appleton and Company · leaf 192

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lindyes into use to a large extent; how-ever, there is an attempt being madeto return to permanent dyes. Red, afavorite color in Turkey, is made frommadder, which grows abundantly; andthe tawny yellow, so much used, isfrom Persian berries. Green^a ^acredcolor with the Mohammedans, is sel-dom seen… … ANTIQUE KOULAHLoaned by W. & J. Sloane, New York City Turkish Bugs The fluffy wool gives to the Ana- Texturetolian rugs a peculiar softness to thetouch. They are more loosely woven,of longer and thicker nap than the Per-sian rugs, and are tied with theGhiordes knot. The antique Anatolians are…

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