Persian textiles from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century display a multitude of techniques as well as many different kinds of illustrations. Besides, they are used in a number of different ways. As the subtitle indicates, they range from precious brocades (Zar-baft) to printed cloths (Qalamkar), from opulent oriental floral patterns to narrative depictions, from hangings, covers, and garments to ones that are used for very special purposes--for example, cloths on which ceremonial meals are served and ones ...
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Persian textiles from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century display a multitude of techniques as well as many different kinds of illustrations. Besides, they are used in a number of different ways. As the subtitle indicates, they range from precious brocades (Zar-baft) to printed cloths (Qalamkar), from opulent oriental floral patterns to narrative depictions, from hangings, covers, and garments to ones that are used for very special purposes--for example, cloths on which ceremonial meals are served and ones employed as chair and saddle covers, or animal trappings. In this richly illustrated publication, Marie-Louise Nabholz-Kartaschoff presents examples from a highly diversified private collection.
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First edition (hardback). 4to (29cm by 21cm), 157pp, 2pp adverts. Illustrated throughout in colour. Original laminated boards. This book is in very good condition. Text in German and English. ISBN 9783702509378.
