- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum (Nov 1 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1851775250
- ISBN-13: 978-1851775255
- Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 24.1 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 454 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #483,220 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.
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.
About the Author
Ruby Clark is Assistant Curator in the Middle Eastern Section of the Asian Department of the V&A.
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surprise, Feb 8 2008
By Marcella Virzi "fashion designer" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Central Asian Ikats (Paperback)
It was a wonderful surprise to open this book, being a fashion designer it is part of my work to research and this one is a great source of information and images.
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