Tapetology

"Tapetology" is derived from the combination of the Latin word for carpet and the Greek word for study. Perhaps it will lend some panache to those wacky eccentrics we currently refer to as "Ruggies".
I became interested in oriental rugs many years ago when I replaced the wall-to-wall carpeting in my house. I received quite a miseducation through well-meaning but uninformed interior designers and rug showroom sales staff.
Frustrated by the lack of information for consumers who wanted a good overview to help them make an informed purchasing decision, I decided to write one. It's my hope that others will benefit from my experiences as a consumer, and later as a collector, dealer, importer, and manufacturer. I welcome your comments and suggestions.

- Tracy Davis

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