Textiles of the Islamic World by Gillow, John

Textiles of the Islamic World

This book surveys the wide array of textiles made, worn, used, and displayed throughout the Islamic world,...
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Author: John Gillow
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Textiles of the Islamic World by Gillow, John

Textiles of the Islamic World

$105.55

Textiles of the Islamic World

$105.55
Author: John Gillow
Format: Paperback
Language: English
This book surveys the wide array of textiles made, worn, used, and displayed throughout the Islamic world, from the glorious fabrics of the past to those produced today. Hundreds of illustrations feature examples from around the globe, including embroidered Persian prayer clothes, Anatolian ikat coats, Ottoman beaded purses, Caucasian striped silk bags, Berber women's shawls, Arab tent decorations, Yemeni indigo robes, Indonesian batik sarongs, and West African strip-woven clothes.

Region by region, the book provides details of local history, particular textile traditions, materials, dyes, special forms of decoration, and information on current practice. The variety is stunning, from cloths of cotton, hemp, linen, and wool to sumptuous velvets and silks; from quilting, felting, beading, and knitting to block-printing, tie-dying, and hand-weaving on a range of looms.

Specially taken color photographs, portraits of weavers in action, and rare archival material complete a remarkable visual panorama. Together with a glossary and a guide to textile collections around the world, this comprehensive survey provides a wealth of information and will be invaluable to anyone interested in textiles, costume, or craft.


Author: John Gillow
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 05/01/2013
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 4.45lbs
Size: 12.00h x 9.50w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780500290835


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 08/01/2013 pg. 92

About the Author
Gillow, John: - John Gillow has spent over three decades studying, collecting, and lecturing on textiles. His other books include Textiles of the Islamic World and Indian Textiles.

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