Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia the fabric of life
Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia' explores the significance and beauty of textiles from across the Middle East, Turkey, 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 tra...
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| Sprache: | eng |
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London
The British Museum
2017
London Thames & Hudson 2017 |
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Katalog
> Bildband
> British Museum
> Naher Osten
> Mittelasien
> Kleidung
> Tracht
> Textilien
> Geschichte 1780-2000
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Tag hinzufügen | Zusammenfassung: | Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia' explores the significance and beauty of textiles from across the Middle East, Turkey, 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. From the intricate embroidery on a Palestinian wedding dress to the complex iconography on an Afghan war rug, textiles reflect the beliefs, practices, and experiences of people from these lands.The book is arranged thematically with pieces grouped according to their purpose or meaning, enabling, for example, the comparison of domestic furnishings, wedding attire, and children's garments from across the region. 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 |
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| Beschreibung: | Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 224-227 |
| Beschreibung: | 232 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 9780500519912 978-0-500-51991-2 0500519919 0-500-51991-9 |