Traditional Textiles of Central Asia

Rating:
Summary: Beautiful photographs of a lost art
Review: There are so few accesible books written on this topic so coming across this was a real find. The pictures were gorgeous. The author has done a lot of research into the methods of weaving and dyeing that are now lost to the ages so if ever it would be feasible for someone to try to authentically manufacture these wonderous fabrics they'd need only pick up a copy of this book. However, I have only 2 problems with it. First, it seems to be written for those who already have knowledge of the technical aspects of weaving and not for the layperson. I would have like to have read much more about the history and culture which the book only touched on very briefly. Second, a lot of focus (both in picture & text) was placed on the tribal and not enough on the urban. I would have liked to have seen more of a balance. All in all though a beautiful book- - lovingly and diligently researched and prepared. The author should be applauded for her work in this dying and forgotten art.

Rating:
Summary: Beautiful photographs of a lost art
Review: There are so few accesible books written on this topic so coming across this was a real find. The pictures were gorgeous. The author has done a lot of research into the methods of weaving and dyeing that are now lost to the ages so if ever it would be feasible for someone to try to authentically manufacture these wonderous fabrics they'd need only pick up a copy of this book. However, I have only 2 problems with it. First, it seems to be written for those who already have knowledge of the technical aspects of weaving and not for the layperson. I would have like to have read much more about the history and culture which the book only touched on very briefly. Second, a lot of focus (both in picture & text) was placed on the tribal and not enough on the urban. I would have liked to have seen more of a balance. All in all though a beautiful book- - lovingly and diligently researched and prepared. The author should be applauded for her work in this dying and forgotten art.