Rugs of China

More than a collection of illustrations and ac­companying text, this enticing work also describes the historic periods in Chinese art, the materials used in the rugs and the methods of weaving; colors and design; classification according to color and design, and an expert and complete descrip­tion of the plates.

Each beautiful rug is a story in itself, has a nobility of its own, worth tracing and studying like a magnificent colored map.

The clue to certain designs at certain periods must be found in the his­tory of the empire itself. As an example, Moham­medan designs are found in the products of the Kien-lung period. The reason: one of the favorites of Kien-lung was a Kashgarian princess.

This book offers infinite possibilities for scholarly enjoyment as well as aesthetic pleasures for the true art lover.