Oriental rugs

It is practically impossible for a layman to judge the value of an Oriental. The prices may differ amazingly in two rugs that look as alike as two peas to you or me.

The beauty and elaborate­ness of design and the richness and harmony of color are fairly obvious. The closeness of the weave and the general condition of the piece are not difficult to see.

But in judging the quality of the material-both pile and backing threads, the durability of the dyes, and the age and rarity of the piece—most of us are swim­ming way over our heads, and we are completely dependent on the integrity of our dealer.