Topkapi: Textiles

By J.M. Rogers, Hulye Tezcan, Selma Delibas
Topkapi: Textiles

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Authors: J.M. Rogers, Hulye Tezcan, Selma Delibas
Copyright: 1986
Format: Hardcover
GTIN13: 9780821216347
ISBN10: 0821216341
Publisher: Bulfinch Press

Strand Notes

An outstanding collection of lavish costumes and intricate embroideries. Chapters cover the history of Ottoman costume styles, design and fabrics from the 15th through 19th centuries, and embroideries from the most exotic court dressesto domestic furnishings, weaving of silks and the international trade among the Ottoman Empire, the Italians and Central Europe. Every item is illustrated in color. 216p., 136 color plates, concordance, bib., index.

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An outstanding collection of lavish costumes and intricate embroideries. Chapters cover the history of Ottoman costume styles, design and fabrics from the 15th through 19th centuries, and embroideries from the most exotic court dressesto domestic furnishings, weaving of silks and the international trade among the Ottoman Empire, the Italians and Central Europe. Every item is illustrated in color. 216p., 136 color plates, concordance, bib., index.
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