Silk and Cotton: Textiles from the Central Asia That Was

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The traditional textiles of Central Asia are unknown treasures. Straddling the legendary Silk Road, this vast region stretches from Russia in the west to China in the east. Whether nomadic or sedentary, its peoples created textiles for every aspect of their way of life, from ceremonial objects marking rites of passage, to everyday garments, to practical items for the home. There were suzanis for the marriage bed; prayer mats; patchwork quilts; bridal...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1419706748

ISBN13:9781419706745

Release Date:November 2013

Publisher:ABRAMS

Length:336 Pages

Weight:4.85 lbs.

Dimensions:1.2" x 10.5" x 12.6"

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Silk and Cotton: Textiles from the Central Asia That Was

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