Affordable Oriental Rugs (Record no. 1323)
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| fixed length control field | 02008nam a2200193 4500 |
| 010 ## - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER | |
| LC control number | 80000043 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9780025501706 |
| 024 ## - OTHER STANDARD IDENTIFIER | |
| Standard number or code | 5946223 |
| 050 ## - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | NK2808 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 746.75 |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Janice Summers Herbert |
| 245 1# - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Affordable Oriental Rugs |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Scribner |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 160 pages |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | The buyer's guide to rugs from China, India, Pakistan, and Romania. Written as a companion volume to Janice Summers Herbert's highly acclaimed Oriental this brand-new reference book, with over 100 full color photographs, contains all the data and advice you need to select the rug that's just for your home and budget, to evaluate its quality, and to keep it in top condition. Ms. Herbert takes you on a step-by-step tour of these increasingly popular, less expensive rugs that make up over 75% of all Oriental carpets imported by the United States. Discussing everything from preparation of the wool to methods of looming, basic knotting techniques, and the symbolism of designs, she compares the merits of various rugs, explaining exactly how to assess their value. This informative text is accompanied by detailed maps of each rug-weaving region and a fascinating history of the art right up to the present day. Ms. Herbert's glossary of rug terminology - from Aubusson to weft-will help you understand and speak the language of the Oriental-rug expert. With 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 'II 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. Whether you are an armchair shopper, a prospective collector, an interior decorator, a rug dealer, or are simply interested in Oriental art, you'll find this book an enjoyable, invaluable reference and an investment that could save you a fortune. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Decorat |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Home Design |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Date acquired | Total checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Copy number | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Lake Chapala Society | Lake Chapala Society | 07/17/2024 | 746.7 HERB | 52715 | 07/17/2024 | 1 | 07/17/2024 | Book |