Central Asian Ikats by Ruby Clark
Centuries old, the ikat technique is a complex sequence of tie-dying silk threads to create elaborate patterns in striking colours before weaving. This invaluable introduction to the magnificent ikats of Central Asia sets the creation of these fabrics into the context of a long history of textile production, which once centred around the trade of the famous Silk Road. Illustrated throughout with glorious examples from the collection of Doris Raus, Central Asian Ikats examines the social significance and various functions of these fabrics in Central Asian culture, as well as describing the fascinating and complex making technique.
Ruby Clark is Assistant Curator in the Middle Eastern Section of the Asian Department of the V&A and worked as part of the curatorial team for the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art which opened at the V&A in 2006.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781851775255 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851775250 |
| Title | Central Asian Ikats |
| Author | Ruby Clark |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Victoria And Albert Museum |
| Year published | 2007-11-05 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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