Name: Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life (British Museum)
SKU: 59346119
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Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

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🧵 Weave your story with the fabric of life!

MASTERFUL CRAFTSMANSHIP - Discover detailed embroidery and complex iconography that tell powerful stories.
INSPIRATION FOR CREATIVES - A large-format, beautifully photographed volume perfect for artists and designers.
CULTURAL TAPESTRY UNVEILED - Explore the symbolic life stages through textiles from childhood to ceremony.
CROSS REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES - Compare textiles across Middle East and Central Asia for a unique global view.
CONTEMPORARY MEETS TRADITION - Includes modern works addressing political and social themes.

This visually stunning book from the British Museum explores the rich cultural significance of textiles across the Middle East and Central Asia. Organized thematically, it covers life stages and social roles through garments, rugs, and ceremonial fabrics, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary political narratives. Essential for textile enthusiasts, artists, and cultural historians seeking deep inspiration.

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Z**I

Brilliant book

I love this book. Just purchased recently so not read it yet but the pictures are fabulous and inspiring for my sewing projects. Large format and just a big heavy lovely book but not your typical 'coffee table' book. This deserves to be well loved and poured through. Happy find !

8.04.2020

S**D

Stunning, evocative textiles..

A beautiful book, brilliantly photographed with textiles under convenient headings. Bought as a gift, but wanted to keep it. Gorgeous.

2.04.2021

M**Y

Lovely book

Beautiful book - wonderful picures of glorious textiles

12.08.2019

L**Y

Flip through book

Interesting book with great pics but not academic

5.08.2020

L**N

Excellent delivery and condition!

Lovely book!

29.10.2025

T**Z

Five Stars

Thanks

19.06.2018

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Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life (British Museum)

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