Download or read book Interesting Facts to All Oriental Rug Buyers written by Pashgian Bros and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gift of the Orient written by and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oriental Rugs written by Janice Summers and published by New York : Crown Publishers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes how oriental rugs are constructed, shows and describes rugs from Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, Turkey, China, Tibet, India, Pakistan, and Romania, and offers advice on buying and caring for an oriental rug
Download or read book Oriental Rugs written by Mark Blackburn and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buying an Oriental rug need not be confusing. This book answers the most frequent questions and offers a great introduction to this ancient and continuing weaving tradition. Nearly 900 contemporary rugs are shown and discussed from Tibet, India, China, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. Learn their history, production methods, selection guidlines, and tips on care and cleaning. Each rug is described by its origin, size, materials, knot count, dyes, regional makers, and unique characteristics. Guidelines for evaluating the cost of the rugs is provided. With this information in hand, any buyer can approach the rug market confidently, and enjoy the perfect rug.
Download or read book Rugs to Riches written by Caroline Bosly and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 1985 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rugs to Riches is an authoritative, lively, and eminently practical guide for people who want to learn the dos and don'ts of choosing handmade oriental rugs. Caroline Bosly, one of the foremost rug brokers in the world, describes the various types of rugs and their origins, explains the difference between buying new and antique rugs, and tells you how to buy a rug of any size at the best possible price. Written in a simple, straightforward style that strips away the mystique from oriental rugs, Rugs to Riches also advises you on: Determining whether a rug is handmade or not, and whether it has been altered in any way. Evaluating a rug's condition and determining whether the retail price is a fair one, using a simple point system. Bargaining down the price of a rug, no matter what type of store you find it in. Selling a rug and making a profit. Decorating with oriental rugs and ensuring that they remain clean and in good repair.
Download or read book Oriental Rugs a Complete Guide written by Charles Jacobsen and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative reference contains a vast amount of information about Oriental rugs. Oriental Rugs: A Complete Guide is the first large volume on the subject to be printed in the past forty-five years 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 an particular rug. 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. 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.
Download or read book Oriental Rugs Today written by Emmett Eiland and published by Emmett Eiland's Rugs. This book was released on 2003 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demystifying a confusing and intimidating subject, Oriental Rugs Today is the first book devoted exclusively to new pieces. It discusses issues of dye and finish, looks country by country at examples from every major contemporary source, and profiles the artisans who revived the use of handspun wool and natural dyes. Written for both aficionado and novice, this edition includes 20 percent more material and new information on Nepalese and Iranian rugs, making this must-have guide to the subject. 100color photos are included.
Download or read book The Mystery of the Oriental Rug written by George Griffin Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Facts about Oriental Rugs written by Charles W. Jacobsen and published by . This book was released on 1931 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oriental Rugs written by Lee Allane and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Check Points on How to Buy Oriental Rugs written by Charles Jacobsen and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic oriental rug guide is still the most comprehensive and authoritative book for buying or selling rugs--essential reading for any collector. Author, Charles W. Jacobsen was a world renowened authority on Oriental rugs. Check Points on How to Buy Oriental Rugs represent the essence of his five decades of experience in buying and selling new and antique Oriental rugs. Experienced dealers and first-time buyers alike will benefit from the expert information and advice Mr. Jacobsen offers.
Download or read book Oriental Rug Primer written by Aram Jerrehian and published by Running Press Book Publishers. This book was released on 1990 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oriental Carpets written by Essie Sakhai and published by . This book was released on 2002-08-27 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oriental Rugs written by Arthur Urbane Dilley and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Key to Oriental Rugs written by Arthur Urbane Dilley and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Oriental Rug written by William De Lancey Ellwanger and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
