From the intricate embroidery on a Palestinian wedding dress to the
complex iconography on an Afghan war rug, textiles reflect the
beliefs, practices and experiences of people from across the Middle
East and Central Asia. This book explores the significance and
beauty of textiles from across this vast area, and is arranged
thematically to enable cross-regional comparisons of the function
and symbolic meaning of textiles. Each chapter relates to a facet
or phase of a person's life in which textiles feature prominently:
childhood, marriage and ceremony, status and identity, religion and
belief, and house and homestead. The book also includes
contemporary works that grapple with modern political issues. The
textiles featured include men's, women's and children's garments,
hats and headdresses, mosque curtains and prayer mats, floor
coverings, tent hangings, hand towels and cushions, storage sacks,
purses and cosmetic pouches, dolls and souvenirs, animal trappings
and amulets. Focusing on the British Museum's remarkable
collection, this book offers a wealth of creative inspiration and
will be essential reading for anyone interested in textiles and the
cultures of the Middle East and Central Asia.
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