No region has a textile tradition more vivid and romantic than that of Central Asia. This book provides a spectacularly illustrated survey of these textiles, displaying in more than 200 colour plates the opulent silks and velvets, the exquisite embroideries, the magnificent felts and woollen fabrics, and the fine cotton weaves produced throughout the area - in the workshops of the oasis towns of the Silk Route, the houses of the smaller villages and towns, and in the nomads' tents on their outdoor looms. Janet Harvey ...
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No region has a textile tradition more vivid and romantic than that of Central Asia. This book provides a spectacularly illustrated survey of these textiles, displaying in more than 200 colour plates the opulent silks and velvets, the exquisite embroideries, the magnificent felts and woollen fabrics, and the fine cotton weaves produced throughout the area - in the workshops of the oasis towns of the Silk Route, the houses of the smaller villages and towns, and in the nomads' tents on their outdoor looms. Janet Harvey describes the decorative motifs, the materials, dyes and looms; the types of object made and their diverse regional and tribal variations; the clothes and costumes; and the lavish embroideries and embellishments. A valuable source of information for designers and students, collectors and travellers, the volume includes an essential glossary, bibliography and a list of collections.
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Like New in Like New jacket. Size: 11x8x0; A nice hardcover with a crisp dust jacket, a tight binding and an unmarked text. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours, tracking number and delivery Confirmation.
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Used-Very Good. No region has a textile tradition more vivid and romantic than that of Central Asia. This book provides an illustrated survey of these textiles, displaying in more than 200 color plates the opulent velvets, exquisite embroideries, magnificent felts, and fine cotton weaves produced throughout the area. Janet Harvey describes the decorative motifs, materials, dyes, and looms; the types of objects made and the diverse regional and tribal variations; clothes and costumes; and lavish embroideries and embellishments. A valuable source of information for designers and students, collectors and travelers, the book includes a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of collections. A valuable source of information and an inspiration for anyone interested in the decorative power of textiles. Antiques and the Arts Weekly Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.
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Fine in Very Good jacket. 30.5 x 22 Cm. Hardcover. Used, fine condition, no internal marks, book is slightly cocked, in very good dust jacket, shiny, but with slight scratches on back. 160 p., 262 illus., 212 in color, 30.5 x 22 cm. A good survey of Central Asian textiles, with focus on non-rug ones: embroideries, ikats, felts, dress, prints, and with chapters on techniques as well as the textiles themselves. Central Asia includes Kirghiz and Uzbek.
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Very Good+ 050027875X. Softcover in illustrated wraps, clean and bright, with mild general shelf wear to edges. Book is firm in binding, 160 pages include Index. Numerous vivid color plates. Free of any markings, not ex-library.; 4to 11"-13" tall.
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Very Good. Size: 11x8x0; Clean, No Remarks Or Highlights Inside. 160 Pages With The Index. Paperback, In Very Good Condition. based on your address. -We can ship from USA and Canada. Specializing in academic, collectible and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us.