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AFFORDABLE ORIENTAL RUGS: THE BUYER’S GUIDE TO RUGS FROM CHINA, INDIA, PAKISTAN AND ROMANIA by Janice Summers Herbert, A Studio Vista book published by Cassell Ltd., London, 1980.

This book 'is a complete reference guide to the increasingly popular, less expensive rugs from China, India, Pakistan and Romania. Illustrated with over 100 full-color photographs, it contains all the data and advice you need to select the ideal rug for your home and budget, to evaluate its quality, and to keep it in top condition. Discussing everything from the preparation of the wool to methods of looming, basic knotting techniques and the symbolism of designs, Janice Summers Herbert compares the merits of various rugs, explaining exactly how to assess their value. Her informative text is accompanied by detailed maps of each rug-weaving region and a fascinating history of the art taken up to the present day. The glossary of rug terminology—from Aubusson to weft—will help you understand and speak the language of the Oriental-rug expert. With the help of this book, you will learn to tell at a glance whether a rug is made by hand or by machine, how old it is, and whether natural or chemical dyes were used. You will discover how to avoid the pitfalls of shopping overseas for the ‘bargain of a lifetime’ and what to watch out for in the heat of an auction.