Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (886 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500519919 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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. She is the editor of Word of God, Art of Man: the Qur’an and its Creative Expressions. About the Author Fahmida Suleman is Phyllis Bishop Curator for the Modern Middle East at the British Museum
She is the editor of Word of God, Art of Man: the Qur’an and its Creative Expressions. . Fahmida Suleman is Phyllis Bishop Curator for the Modern Middle East at the British Museum
Focusing on the British Museum’s remarkable collection, Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia offers a wealth of creative inspiration and will be essential reading for anyone interested in textiles and the cultures of the Middle East and Central Asia. This vast region has been the focus of population movements, exploration, and trade for thousands of years and is home to a wealth of textile traditions. The book also includes contemporary works that grapple with modern political issues.The textiles featured include male and female garments, hats and headdresses, rugs and felts, children’s clothing, dolls, tent hangings, amulets and animal harnesses. A beautifully illustrated exploration of the textile traditions of a culturally diverse region, from the late eighteenth century to the present day, featuring works from the extraordinary textile collection at the British MuseumTextiles of the Middle East and Central Asia explores the si