Bandsma and Brandt regard the flatweaves of the nomadic and village women in Turkey to have the most varied and innovative designs, and to be among the most beautifully colored of all weavings. The advent of synthetic dyes and commercialism, among other factors, are blamed for the destruction of these traditional skills.A wide range of kilim types from diverse regions of Turkey are illustrated and discussed, along with a selection of bags and cushions. The authors relate the weavings to the various groups which made them ...
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Bandsma and Brandt regard the flatweaves of the nomadic and village women in Turkey to have the most varied and innovative designs, and to be among the most beautifully colored of all weavings. The advent of synthetic dyes and commercialism, among other factors, are blamed for the destruction of these traditional skills.A wide range of kilim types from diverse regions of Turkey are illustrated and discussed, along with a selection of bags and cushions. The authors relate the weavings to the various groups which made them and examine the origins of the Turkic and Kurdish elements of the population. As an essential part of their past, the nomadic lifestyle also comes under scrutiny.Drawing on their years of collecting and restoration, the authors have provided an accurate account of the various weaving techniques, and have clarified some methods which are often wrongly described. There are sections devoted to the historical importance of textiles, the materials, and the sources of the dyes used to obtain the glorious colors of the past.
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Add this copy of Flatweaves of Turkey to cart. $14.93, like new condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Crawford House Press Pty.Ltd.
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New in New jacket. Hardback. New book. 164 p., 131 color illus, 29 x 26 cm. The illustrations are good, since the previous books by this author were close ups of insects. The introduction describes methods of flat-weave construction, dyes, & the changes associated with commercialization of these textiles; most of the book consists of plates of 188 examples; not dated but mostly pre-commercial production; technical descriptions; attributions to specific areas. A cross-section of interesting flatweaves. ISBN 1-86333-079-8.
Add this copy of Flatweaves of Turkey to cart. $33.52, very good condition, Sold by Lawrence Jones rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Nobby Beach, QLD, AUSTRALIA, published 1995 by Crawford House Press..
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to. HEAVY. vi, 164pp, index, bibliography, glossary, 118 col ills. Or boards in pictorial jacket. Foxing to title page and last few pages. Illustrates and discusses a wide range of Turkish kilims and related flat-woven textiles. Also includes a selection of bags and cushions which are often overlooked. The authors attempt to relate the weavings to the various groups who made them and in doing so to examine the origins of Turkish and Kurdish elements of the population. They provide an accurate account of the various weaving techniques, and have clarified some methods which are often wrongly described. Seperate sections are devoted to the importance of textiles in the history of mankind, and the sources of dyes used to obtain the glorious colours of the past.
Add this copy of Flatweaves of Turkey to cart. $54.41, very good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Crawford House Press Pty.Ltd.