Name: Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life (British Museum, 4)
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🧣 Weave your world with stories only textiles can tell!

VISUAL FEAST - Over 200 color and black & white illustrations bring every stitch and pattern to life.
THEMATIC STORYTELLING - Compare textiles by purpose—wedding attire, domestic furnishings, children’s garments—and discover their stories.
MUSEUM GRADE INSPIRATION - Explore the British Museum’s extraordinary collection, curated for creative minds.
CULTURAL TAPESTRY UNVEILED - Dive deep into centuries of textile heritage from a vast and diverse region.
CONTEMPORARY MEETS TRADITION - Includes modern works addressing today’s political and cultural narratives.

Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life is a beautifully illustrated 240-page book showcasing over 200 textile pieces from the British Museum’s collection. Spanning from the late 18th century to contemporary works, it explores the rich cultural heritage and intricate craftsmanship of textiles across a vast region, making it an essential resource for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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L**N

Excellent delivery and condition!

Lovely book!

29.10.2025

T**Z

Five Stars

Thanks

19.06.2018

I**N

Colourful Epic

Very impressive details and beautiful photos of a very unexamined topic.

8.12.2022

L**Y

Flip through book

Interesting book with great pics but not academic

5.08.2020

Z**I

Brilliant book

I love this book. Just purchased recently so not read it yet but the pictures are fabulous and inspiring for my sewing projects. Large format and just a big heavy lovely book but not your typical 'coffee table' book. This deserves to be well loved and poured through. Happy find !

8.04.2020

S**D

Stunning, evocative textiles..

A beautiful book, brilliantly photographed with textiles under convenient headings. Bought as a gift, but wanted to keep it. Gorgeous.

2.04.2021

M**Y

Lovely book

Beautiful book - wonderful picures of glorious textiles

12.08.2019

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Best Sellers Rank	#705,938 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #111 in Antique & Collectible Textiles & Costumes #492 in Textile & Costume (Books)
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (24)
Dimensions	9.8 x 1.1 x 11 inches
Edition	{"variant_options": ["Title"]}
ISBN-10	0500519919
ISBN-13	978-0500519912
Item Weight	2.31 pounds
Language	English
Print length	240 pages
Publication date	November 28, 2017
Publisher	Thames & Hudson

Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life (British Museum, 4)

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