02215cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000210011324500860013426400510022030000470027133600260031833700260034433800360037050000310040650801030043752012280054053400450176865300090181365300190182285600430184199900170188430025UtSlPG20260610133702.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNK1 aHolt, Rosa Belle10aRugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern :bA Handbook for Ready Reference 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2009-09-19 aProduced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net a"Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern" by Rosa Belle Holt is a detailed reference manual on rugs written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide, exploring the history, craftsmanship, and artistry of both oriental and occidental rugs, showcasing their importance in textile arts. It likely appeals to collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intricate world of rug-making. The opening of the book introduces the art of rug weaving, emphasizing its historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Holt elaborates on the fundamentals of rug design, the intricacies involved in weaving, and the distinct characteristics that define various types of rugs. The author illustrates how this craft evolved over centuries, detailing the unique materials and methods involved in the production of high-quality rugs, alongside a section dedicated to antique examples, including an antique Tabriz silk rug that highlights the allure and complexity of these exquisite textiles. The introduction sets the stage for further exploration of rug weaving across different cultures, drawing readers into the captivating history of this art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aRugs aRugs, Oriental40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30025 c70873d70873