Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern / A Handbook for Ready Reference

A practical handbook surveying the history, technology, and varieties of woven floor coverings, with guidance for appreciation and purchase. It explains looms, materials, knotting methods, dyes and color palettes, and criteria for quality, and surveys regional weaving traditions across Persia, Turkey, India, Central Asia, the Caucasus, China, Japan, Europe, and the United States. The text describes common designs, symbols, inscriptions, and special forms such as prayer and hunting rugs, and includes illustrative plates, a map, classification lists, laundering and care notes, and a bibliography for further study.