Textiles of the Middle East and central Asia : the fabric of life /

'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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Suleman, Fahmida (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York : London : Thames & Hudson ; British Museum, [2017].
Subjects:	Textile crafts > Middle East. Textile crafts > Asia, Central. Clothing and dress > History. Textile fabrics > History. Asia, Central > Social life and customs. Middle East > Social life and customs.

Table of Contents:

Childhood
Marriage and ceremony
Status and identity
Religion and belief
House and homestead
Politics and conflict.