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.