Learn to think, talk, and act like an expert! • What three qualities must a rug possess to be collectible? • What popular class of antique collectible rugs is being faked? • Can both silk rugs and wool rugs be cleaned by washing? This is a one-of-a-kind resource on the history of rugs and how Oriental rugs are made, which also includes online resources, dealers, museums, clubs, and associations.

Instant Expert: Collecting Oriental Rugs

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Ware, Joyce C.

Antiques & Collectibles

House of Collectibles

"No other book packs all the need-to-know basics of oriental rugs into such an economical package. Its an indispensable resource and the best buy of all rug books." --Mark Hopkins, President New Boston Rug Society For the connoisseur or the once-in-a-lifetime buyer, this unique sourcebook is your personal adviser to the lush world of oriental rugs. From the 1500s to the present day, in countries from North Africa to China, Turkey to the former Soviet Union, The Official Price Guide to Oriental Rugs covers it all--including a fascinating historical overview to this exciting area of collecting. * COMPREHENSIVE. This invaluable guide covers every class of the most collectible oriental rugs of the world, from classical carpets and tribal weavings to rustic rugs and flat weaves. * PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Vital information on how to clean and care for your oriental rug (including spot and stain removal) is included, as well as helpful hints on safe storage and various ways to display your collection. * WRITTEN BY AN EXPERT. Joyce Ware is a distinguished member of the New York and Connecticut rug societies. She has written for Rug News, Oriental Rug Review, and Fiberarts magazine. * SPECIAL SECTION. An essential resource featuring names of major auction houses and membership societies, including dealer recommendations and carpet restorers and conservators. * GLOSSARY. An important dictionary to all the key terms and phrases for the rug collector, from Beating Up to Yarn Ply and Twist. * FULLY ILLUSTRATED. Packed throughout with photographs for easy identification, including a lavish eight-page color insert. "The beginning rug collector could not do better than to get and read this book. It contains much good information, some timeless, some of current immediacy, all of it valuable. I believe everyone, newcomer and connoisseur alike, will learn from it." --Dr. John Sommer, President San Francisco Bay Area Rug Society

Official Price Guide to Oriental Rugs, 2nd edition (The Official Price Guide)

The Lost Heiress of Hawkscliff

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Kensington Pub. Corp

Summoned by the twin sister she has not seen since childhood, Serena leaves behind her adoptive parents and flees to her sister's adopted home with a Kansas ranching family, a family plagued by dark intrigue and scandal. Original.

Darkness at Morning Star

Homefires (To Love Again)

Romance

Contemporary

Struggling to raise her twin sons while maintaining her control  of the family ranch, Tessa Wagner becomes torn between her unexpected  feelings for an dependable old friend and the exciting, romantic love  of a charming entrepreneur. Original.

Colorado High (To Love Again)

"The beginning rug collector could not do better than to get and read this book. It contains much good information, some timeless, some of current immediacy, all of it valuable. I believe everyone, newcomer and connoisseur alike, will learn from it." -- Dr. John Summer, Chairman 1990 International Conference on Oriental Rugs * AN EXTRAORDINARY HISTORICAL OVERVIEW. From the 1500s to today, in virtually every country from North Africa to China, from Turkey to India and the Soviet Union, here is a unique survey of collectible oriental rugs. * EVERY CLASS OF THE MOST COLLECTIBLE ORIENTAL RUGS IS LISTED. From classical carpets and tribal weavings to rustic rugs and flat weaves, no area is left unexplored. * INDISPENSABLE RESOURCE GUIDE features names of major auction houses and membership services, along with dealer recommendations, as well as carpet restorers and conservators. * FOR THE CONNOISSEUR OR THE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME BUYER, this unique guide is your personal advisor to the fascinating world of beautiful oriental rugs. * WRITTEN BY AN EXPERT. * FULLY ILLUSTRATED.

Official Price Guide Oriental Rugs: 1st Ed.

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