Oriental Rugs: A Complete Guide

479 pp. 10 1/2 x 7 1/2. Red cloth with gilt titles and decorations. This book... is meant for the individual who is interested in purchasing his first Oriental Rug, as well as the collector, museum and rug importer. The volume is divided into three main parts. Part I, entitled 'General Discussion', devotes one chapter to each of the large rug weaving countries and includes helpful hints as to what the rug buyer should look for in any particular rug, the quality of present rugs from these countries, and what the buyer might expect from these rugs in the way of durability. Part II, "Description of Types", is an alphabetical list of all the names that have been used to identify rugs in the past, as well as the names that are being used at present. Each entry is followed by a full discussion and description of the rug, and again includes a wealth of helpful information for the beginner and collector. The characteristics of each rug are outlined, making it possible for the buyer to readily identify each type. The author draws from his experience to relate past findings, good and bad, concerning the different types. Part III, "Plates", contains 194 pictures of different types of rugs, complete with descriptive captions for each. Thirty-nine of the plates are in full color. All of the plates are large, allowing the reader to see the design, and in some cases, the colors used in the particular rug."