The mystery of the oriental rug; the mystery of the rug, the prayer rug, some advice to purchasers of oriental rugs (1914)
Lewis, George Griffin, 1865- · Philadelphia and London, J. B. Lippincott company · leaf 72
than one withone-fifth as many, providing the latter are welltied. Notice if the patterns are well drawn andshow a proper balance, also if the color tonesare harmonious with one another. Test thedyes. Shun faded pieces. Old vegetable-dyedrugs may have subdued colors but they arenever dead in tone… … No. 20. KULAH PRAYER RUG (Turkish) 66 MYSTERY OF THE ORIENTAL RUG It is generally necessary nowadays when select-ing a large rug to accept a washed piece, butwhen smaller rugs will meet the requirement itis wiser to choose the older, unwashed pieces,which as a rule are more beautiful and costno…
Rugs, Oriental
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