Rugs of today

From China come not only the good inexpensive reproduc­tions of American hooked rugs, but a plain chemically treated fabric called washed hand-tufted carpet. It is a very closely woven deep pile carpet with a luster produced by its chemical bath.

The Chinese are adept copyists and can make whatever the American market wants.

Only one commercial firm in the United States makes hand-tufted modern rugs.

They are hooked through a heavy twill back, and the pile is sheared and carved to form the de­sign. These rugs are very beautiful and luxurious.

Another rug of this type is made in Puerto Rico. Plain colored chenille carpet, too, is carved by a hand-guided electric clipper.