Project Gutenberg 2017-02-19 Public domain in the USA. 332 Lewis, G. Griffin (George Griffin) 1865 1946 Lewis, George Griffin 14000126 The Practical Book of Oriental Rugs Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Matthias Grammel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Practical Book of Oriental Rugs" by Dr. G. Griffin Lewis is an informative guide centered on the intricacies of Oriental rugs, likely written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work serves as a practical resource for collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts wanting to gain reliable knowledge about the identification, purchasing, and care of various types of Oriental rugs. At the start of the book, the author expresses gratitude for the successful reception of the first edition and outlines the practical nature of the book, which has been updated to include new features like additional color plates and new content focused on Chinese rugs. The introduction discusses the deep historical roots of rug making and textile artistry, emphasizing its significance across cultures. Lewis underscores the growing interest in Oriental rugs in America and highlights the practical information that will aid prospective buyers in navigating the complexities of rug selection, pricing, and care. The opening sets a foundation for a detailed analysis of rug types, their prices, and guidelines to ensure quality in acquisition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Rugs, Oriental NK Text Category: Art Category: How To ... 806831 2025-07-21T13:11:22.531695 text/html 779921 2024-10-23T01:46:16 text/html 13939481 2025-07-21T13:11:49.138032 application/epub+zip 13950721 2025-07-21T13:11:29.614588 application/epub+zip 278044 2025-07-21T13:11:25.728649 application/epub+zip 14281586 2025-07-21T13:11:59.358999 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 14119290 2025-07-21T13:11:43.831587 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 471240 2022-09-24T17:11:07.231042 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 470863 2025-07-21T13:11:18.332652 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 451076 2024-10-23T01:46:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16431 2025-07-21T13:11:59.537964 application/rdf+xml 22385 2025-07-21T13:11:26.001602 image/jpeg 3278 2025-07-21T13:11:25.866602 image/jpeg 12703553 2025-07-21T13:11:23.037677 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog