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Show Dyes Make Rugs Famous j Chinese rugs lay their claim to fame mostly at the feet of the skilled dyers, who Impart the remarkable colorings, col-orings, especially the blues, to these rus. A Chinese rug weaver can complete com-plete only about half a square foot of rug n day, which lasts from daylight to dark. Much of the work Is done by apprentices, who are paid nothing. When they have served their iippren ticeship their wage may be as low as 50 cents a day at the start, or $20 n month, ' which is the maximum ever paid. |