Synopses & Reviews
Sumptuous Iranian textiles from the VandAand#8217;s unrivalled collection are displayed in this beautiful book. A new title in a successful series, Iranian Textiles presents more than 200 examples produced during the first half of the 19th century, with close-up photographs that reveal the unique woven, printed, and embroidered designs.
Synopsis
Sumptuous Iranian textiles from the V&A's unrivalled collection are displayed in this beautiful book. A new title in a successful series,
Iranian Textiles presents more than 200 examples produced during the first half of the 19th century, with close-up photographs that reveal the unique woven, printed, and embroidered designs.
About the Author
Jennifer Wearden is former senior curator of textiles at the VandA. She continues to work with the museumand#8217;s collections and is an honorary research fellow.
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Patricia L. Baker (1942and#8211;2008) was a lecturer, consultant, and author specializing in the study of Islamic textiles and glass.