num_pages: 336
description: The 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.
language: English
title: Silk and Cotton: Textiles from the Central Asia that Was
publisher: Harry N. Abrams