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Title: The practical book of oriental rugs
Year: 1920 (1920s)
Authors: Lewis, G. Griffin (George Griffin), b. 1865
Subjects: Rugs, Oriental
Publisher: Philadelphia & London, J.B. Lippincott company
Contributing Library: Cornell University Library
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN

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witK^e^i LADIK PRAYER RUG Size72X4 BT COUBTEBT OF NAHIOIAN BROS., CHXCAGO, ILL. OwNBHs Dbscbiption.—These rare rugs, so renowned for theirsplendid coloring, are well represented by this specimen. The veryunusual shade of green, the sacred color, the deep ivory, and therich reds and blues are blended into each other in an artisticmanner. In and above the Mihrab or niche will be noted the Ubrechor pitcher, a most interesting design. It is from this Ubrech thatwater is poured upon the hands of the Mohammedan as he makeshis ablutions. Wash basins are imknown in the Orient and nofollower of Mohammed will consent to wash in anything exceptrunning water. So the Ubrech is almost as important as the prayer rug itself,and the four reproductions on this rug emphasize to the devoutMohammedan owner that cleanliness is next important to Godliness. Rhodian lilies, with long stems and inverted in the frieze belowthe Mihrab or niche, are an often noted feature of the Ladikprayer rugs. (See page 228)
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DYES AND DYERS The secrets of the Eastern dye-pot are respon-sible for the unrivalled beauty and durability ofthe Oriental rug. These secrets of extractingcoloring matter from roots, leaves, flowers, barks,and various other vegetable and animal productsby a process of boiling, fermenting, etc., wereguarded religiously and descended from father toson, many of them having been lost as the familybecame extinct. Each dyer or family of dyershas some peculiar and secret method of producingcertain shades. Our great knowledge of chemistry has aidedus little in our effort to duplicate and producecertain colors which the Orientals produced withthe simplest ingredients and without any knowl-edge of chemistry whatever. Every kind of plantfrom which dyestuff is obtained is a product ofgeographic environment, the quality of whichdepends upon certain conditions of climate andsoil. For this reason those of one locality may besuperior to those of another. On the other handit must not be forgotten that

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