The Book of Silk
Paperback
1993 · London
by Scott, Philippa
London: Thames & Hudson, 1993. Paperback. VG- light corner and edge wear, soiling to text block, sharpie line on bottom text block.. Color-illustrated wraps wtih white lettering. 256 pp. BW and some color illustrations. Contents: Origins: China and Japan -- Central Asia and the Silk Road -- India's woven winds -- The ancient world, Egypt and Byzantium -- The tide of Islam Mongols, Mamluks, Ottomans -- The Persian flowering -- Silk weaving comes to Europe -- French style -- Western highlights -- Silk in the modern world -- Terms and techniques -- Collecting -- Care and conservation -- Museums and collections -- Publications. (Inventory #: 170558)