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Oriental rugs, antique and modern (1922)

Hawley, W. A. (Walter Augustus), 1863-1920 · New York, Dodd, Mead · leaf 300

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, there is oftena strong contrast between the colours of centre and ends; yet thetones are always in perfect harmony. Other rugs may have moredelicate drawing or more exquisite finish; but in the barbaric ar-rangement of strong colour and in the uniqueness of graceful designs,none exceed the old… … Plate 42. Chichi Rug ASIA MINOR RUGS 185 thirteen. A half knot as it appears at back is longer than wide.The rows of knots are pressed down so that the warp is concealedat back. Warp, wool. One of the two threads encircled by a knotis generally depressed below the other at the back. Weft, wool…

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