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Silk and Cotton : Textiles from the Central Asia That Was by Susan Meller (2013, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAbrams, Inc.
ISBN-101419706748
ISBN-139781419706745
eBay Product ID (ePID)167775032
Product Key Features
Book TitleSilk and Cotton : Textiles from the Central Asia That Was
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAsia / Central Asia, Textile & Costume, Industries / General, Industries / Fashion & Textile Industry
Publication Year2013
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Business & Economics, History
AuthorSusan Meller
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight77 Oz
Item Length11.9 in
Item Width10.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2013-935978
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsMeller's book is the first I am aware of to focus on 'everyday textiles' . . . Meller is among the first serious collectors to elevate these garments to connoisseurship. . . . Even if you already have three feet of Central Asian textile books on your shelf, this one will still be a worthy addition. If you'd like to peruse the splendor of Central Asian cloth for the first time, then Silk and Cotton will soon be a well-thumbed book on your coffee table., Susan Meller is a California textile expert who is plainly obsessed with Central Asia . . . she has journeyed in time, reading old travel writers as well as newer ones, dipping into history from the Mongol Empire in the 13th century to the end of the Soviet Empire in the 20th. She includes passages from the travelers' narratives and illustrations from their books. . . . The result is a lot more than just a book about silk and cotton. . . . It is indeed a wonderful album. Its range of textiles is huge, not just the famed ikats and suzanis of the area, but everyday household textiles and cloths. She points to the details of regional stitching in clothing and hats, and how patterns have evolved according to tribal groupings and handed down. All this is presented against a background of the complex history of the region . . . and a social history which had a determining effect on the textiles themselves., As the enticing images signify, dynamic multilayered patterns in vibrant singing colors are the hallmark of these textiles. Eclecticism is the other prevailing leitmotif, with robes, dresses, and hangings constructed on mix-and-match principles . . . Textile historians will appreciate the wealth of contextual pictures, but the textiles themselves can be enjoyed on a purely visual level as joyful and inspiring works of art., Susan Meller is a California textile expert who is plainly obsessed with Central Asia . . . she has journeyed in time, reading old travel writers as well as newer ones, dipping into history from the Mongol Empire in the 13th century to the end of the Soviet Empire in the 20th. She includes passages from the travelers' narratives and illustrations from their books. . . . The result is a lot more than just a book about silk and cotton. . . . It is indeed a wonderful album. Its range of textiles is huge, not just the famed ikats and suzanis of the area, but everyday household textiles and cloths. She points to the details of regional stitching in clothing and hats, and how patterns have evolved according to tribal groupings and handed down. All this is presented against a background of the complex history of the region . . . and a social history which had a determining effect on the textiles themselves., Suzani wall hangings, ikat trousers, embroidered satchels--this lush volume explores the breathtaking textiles of a region steeped in color and pattern.
Dewey Decimal746
SynopsisThe traditional textiles of Central Asia are unknown treasures. Straddling the legendary Silk Road, this vast region stretches from Russia in the west to China in the east. Whether nomadic or sedentary, its peoples created textiles for every aspect of their way of life, from ceremonial objects marking rites of passage, to everyday garments, to practical items for the home. There were suzanis for the marriage bed; prayer mats; patchwork quilts; bridal ensembles; bags for tea, scissors, and mirrors; lovingly embroidered hats and bibs; and robes of every color and pattern. Author Susan Meller has spent years assembling the 590 textiles illustrated in this book. She documents their history, use, and meaning through archival photographs and fascinating travelers' narratives spanning many centuries. Her book will be a revelation to designers, collectors, students of Central Asia, and travelers to the region. Silk and Cotton is destined to become a classic.
LC Classification NumberNK8875
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- 02 May, 2023
Deeper than the cover- a whole new expereince!
I have deep love for Asian textiles. This book is stunning and the images are very well laid out into categories. This is thrilling for me so I can study each grouping. This book takes you into the garments through the narratives and the photos. I have studies Chinese and Japanese textiles for over thirty years and I am delighted to find this book that will enhance and challenge me with more! My favorite is the children's section. As a textile artist, I find each stitch to be memorizing! The last chapter is "The Album" with quotes that will take you right into the area- I can almost feel and smell the dust in the air. Highly recommended- brilliantly done Susan Meller
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Feb, 2020
Gorgeous book
Book is lovely companion to her earlier book on textiles of the area.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
