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The Practical Book of Oriental Rugs

by G. Griffin Lewis

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  1. 1Preface to the Revised Edition
  2. 2Preface
  3. 3Table of Contents
  4. 4Introduction
  5. 5Part I
  6. 6Cost and Tariff
  7. 7Dealers and Auctions
  8. 8Antiques
  9. 9Advice to Buyers
  10. 10The Hygiene of the Rug
  11. 11The Care of Rugs
  12. 12The Material of Rugs
  13. 13Dyes and Dyers
  14. 14Weaving and Weavers
  15. 15Designs and Their Symbolism
  16. 16The Identification of Rugs
  17. 17Part II — General Classification
  18. 18The Persian Classification and Description
  19. 19The Turkish Classification
  20. 20The Caucasian Classification
  21. 21The Turkoman Classification
  22. 22The Beluchistan Rugs
  23. 23Chinese Rugs
  24. 24Ghileems, Silks, and Felts
  25. 25Classification According to Their Intended Use
  26. 26Famous Rugs
  27. 27Glossary
  28. 28Bibliography

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