"Russian Textiles" showcases the gorgeous cotton textiles that were created and manufactured in Russia and exported to Central Asia from 1850 to 1950. The Muslims in these Central Asian countries - Uzbeks, Tadjiks, Farsi, Turkomans, etc. - incorporated the brightly patterned fabrics into their clothing, particularly the linings of their robes and household items. An introductory essay describes the fascinating history of this influence of Middle Eastern and Western aesthetic styles and is illustrated with vintage ...
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"Russian Textiles" showcases the gorgeous cotton textiles that were created and manufactured in Russia and exported to Central Asia from 1850 to 1950. The Muslims in these Central Asian countries - Uzbeks, Tadjiks, Farsi, Turkomans, etc. - incorporated the brightly patterned fabrics into their clothing, particularly the linings of their robes and household items. An introductory essay describes the fascinating history of this influence of Middle Eastern and Western aesthetic styles and is illustrated with vintage photography from the turn of the 20th century as well as images of the robes and other articles that were lined and embellished with the beautiful cloth. More than 150 fantastic patterns from a variety of periods and styles, from late Victorian to Art Nouveau to Art Deco, are featured, making "Russian Textiles" a book every fashion, interior and product designer, craftsperson and artist will want in their inspiration library.
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As new in shrinkwrap. Color illustrated boards, red illustrated dust jacket with white lettering, 205 pp, richly illustrated in color. 'Russian Textiles' showcases printed-cotton textiles created and manufactured in Russia and exported to Central Asia from around 1860 to 1960. More than 175 patterns spanning a variety of different styles, from Art Nouveau florals to Soviet-era agitprop, are featured. Contents include: Preface / Susan Meller--An introduction to the peoples of Central Asia / Susan Meller--The social life of cloth / Kate Fitz Gibbon--In celebration of a uniquely Russian sense of surface design / Annie Carlano--More might not be enough / Robert Kushner--1. Paisley--2. Pre-revolutionary floral--3. Art Nouveau--4. Post-revolutionary floral--5. Post-revolutionary modern--6. Outside influences--7. Stripes and chits. Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Fine Condition in Fine jacket. 9780810993815. Fine/Fine 2nd ed 2007 Abrams hardback, unclipped DJ, beautifully produced and illustrated. Immediate dispatch Quantity Available: 1. Category: Art & Design; ISBN: 0810993813. ISBN/EAN: 9780810993815. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 078452.