Weavings of Nomads in Iran
"The book is illustrated with photographs of nomadic pastoral life, photographs of beautifully organised tents which were adapted to all climates and occasions." - Esther Fitzgerald, Selvedge
There is a rich tradition of hand-woven bands made by the nomadic pastoralists of Iran. They have a large and detailed design vocabulary, and were executed using weaving skills that were not exceeded by any other weaving tradition. Les mer
Contents: Introduction; The Functions of Warp-faced Bands in Nomadic Life; Structure and Construction; Buckles & Fastening Systems on Bands; Dating Textiles; Design & Structural Changes on Nineteenth and Twentieth-Century Warp-faced Bands; Imagery & Design Elements; Tribal Confederacies; Plates; Bands, Ropes, Braids, and Tassels among Qashqa'i Nomads; Glossary; Bibliography.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Hali Publications Ltd
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781898113805
- Utgivelsesår
- 2020
- Format
- 36 x 26 cm
Anmeldelser
"The book is illustrated with photographs of nomadic pastoral life, photographs of beautifully organised tents which were adapted to all climates and occasions." - Esther Fitzgerald, Selvedge