Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (608 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500519919 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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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
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.
200 illustrations in color and black and white. 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. 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 significance and beauty of textiles from across the Middle East, Turkey, and Central Asia. From the intricate embroidery on a Palestinian wed