When Silk Was Gold Central Asian and Chinese Textiles

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Summary: A detailed invaluable text on central asian textiles.
Review: Scholars and hobbiests interested in central asian and early chinese silk must read this text.

The authors have gone into great detail on techniques and methods used by the great craftsmen of the great silk trade.

The structure of major pieces is presented in sufficient detail to seperate styles of manufacture and artistic traditions.

The beauty of the material and the method pf graphic presentation make this text a must have.