Book: Oriental Rugs: A Complete Guide

"Oriental Rugs: A Complete Guide” by Murray L. Eiland Jr. and Murray Eiland III is a well-known reference book about Oriental carpets and rug collecting. Below is a clear overview of the book, its contents, and why it is important.

Title: Oriental Rugs: A Complete Guide
Authors: Murray L. Eiland Jr. & Murray Eiland III
First publication: early editions around 1981–1982; later revised editions appeared (including expanded versions in the 1990s).
Publishers: New York Graphic Society / Little, Brown / Laurence King (depending on edition).
Format: Hardcover reference book
Illustrations: many color plates and hundreds of black-and-white illustrations of rugs.