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title: "Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life (British Museum, 4)"
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# Covers Middle East & Central Asia textiles 240 richly illustrated pages 200+ detailed textile examples Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life (British Museum, 4)

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## Summary

> 🧣 Weave your world with stories only textiles can tell!

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- **What is this?** Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life (British Museum, 4)
- **How much does it cost?** $101.62 with free shipping
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Visual Feast:** Over 200 color and black & white illustrations bring every stitch and pattern to life.
- • **Thematic Storytelling:** Compare textiles by purpose—wedding attire, domestic furnishings, children’s garments—and discover their stories.
- • **Museum-Grade Inspiration:** Explore the British Museum’s extraordinary collection, curated for creative minds.
- • **Cultural Tapestry Unveiled:** Dive deep into centuries of textile heritage from a vast and diverse region.
- • **Contemporary Meets Tradition:** Includes modern works addressing today’s political and cultural narratives.

## Overview

Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life is a beautifully illustrated 240-page book showcasing over 200 textile pieces from the British Museum’s collection. Spanning from the late 18th century to contemporary works, it explores the rich cultural heritage and intricate craftsmanship of textiles across a vast region, making it an essential resource for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

## Description

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the textile traditions of a culturally diverse region, from the late eighteenth century to the present day, featuring works from the extraordinary textile collection at the British Museum 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. Focusing on the British Museum’s remarkable collection, Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia offers a wealth of creative inspiration and will be essential reading for anyone interested in textiles and the cultures of the Middle East and Central Asia. 200 illustrations in color and black and white

Review: Excellent delivery and condition! - Lovely book!
Review: Five Stars - Thanks

## Features

- Textiles Explored: A Comprehensive Range
- Inspiration from the British Museum's Collection

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #705,938 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #111 in Antique & Collectible Textiles & Costumes #492 in Textile & Costume (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (24) |
| Dimensions  | 9.8 x 1.1 x 11 inches |
| Edition  | {"variant_options": ["Title"]} |
| ISBN-10  | 0500519919 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0500519912 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 240 pages |
| Publication date  | November 28, 2017 |
| Publisher  | Thames & Hudson |

## Images

![Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life (British Museum, 4) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JYr1xTugL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent delivery and condition!
*by L***N on October 29, 2025*

Lovely book!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars
*by T***Z on June 19, 2018*

Thanks

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Colourful Epic
*by I***N on December 8, 2022*

Very impressive details and beautiful photos of a very unexamined topic.

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