ISBN: 9781851775255 - central asian ikats: from the rau collection (4 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: very_good. Used - Very Good: Item may have minor cosmetic defects.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Oversized softcover. Bound in glossy paper wraps with white and red lettering on the covers and spine. Mild shelf wear to covers, but they remain in overall good condition. Binding is tight and secure. Pages are crisp, clean, and bright. Images are printed in full color. V&A Publications. No publication date on title page. Copyright page is dated 2007. 96 pages. A very good copy. This is an oversized book, so extra shipping will be necessary for priority or international shipping. We ship everyday from a real neighborhood bookstore. This description is written by an actual person, who is holding the book in front of them to make sure it?s properly described. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to see photographs.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. Book is in fine condition. 96pp with colour photographs.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Centuries old, the ikat technique is a complex sequence of tie-dying silk threads to create elaborate patterns in striking colors before weaving. This invaluable introduction to the magnificent ikats of Central Asia sets the creation of these fabrics into the context of a long history of textile production that once centered around the trade of the famous Silk Road. Illustrated throughout with glorious examples, Central Asian Ikats examines the social significance and various functions of these fabrics in Central Asian culture, as well as describing the fascinating and complex techniques involved in making them. The book accompanies an exhibition opening in November 2007.…