The Ottoman Turks, rulers of what was one of the world's greatest empires, had a passion for decoration that manifested itself in every aspect of their lives, not least in the textiles with which they adorned themselves, their homes, and palaces. Ottoman Embroidery is the first book ever to look at the whole range of embroidered textiles produced within this important and highly influential culture, from the commonest leggings and handkerchiefs to the costliest robes and decorated tents. It draws widely on textiles from ...
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The Ottoman Turks, rulers of what was one of the world's greatest empires, had a passion for decoration that manifested itself in every aspect of their lives, not least in the textiles with which they adorned themselves, their homes, and palaces. Ottoman Embroidery is the first book ever to look at the whole range of embroidered textiles produced within this important and highly influential culture, from the commonest leggings and handkerchiefs to the costliest robes and decorated tents. It draws widely on textiles from both private and museum collections in Europe, Turkey and the United States of America. Throughout the main period of the Ottoman Empire-from the capture of Istanbul in 1453 to the creation of the Turkish Republic in 1923-textiles were the most important and valuable element in international trade. Embroidery by hand was the usual form of textile decoration, and this persisted alongside machine embroidery into the early years of the 20th century. Ottoman embroidery is distinguished by the boldness and richness of both pattern and color, always handled with great assurance and an innate design sense, especially when combined, as it invariably is, with great technical skill. What adds to its fascination is the fact that historical changes in society and the mixture of cultural influences are so often reflected in the textiles. The sumptuous and confident use of shapes and colors is beautifully borne out in the 140 color photographs that bring alive the lucid and well informed text. The book's chief focus is the various forms of embroidered domestic textiles, although it also looks at larger, more public textiles made for the palaces and the civil services. Geographically, the focus is on the embroideries made in the Turkish mainland in Asia and Europe, but some work produced further afield in the Empire showing influences of the Ottoman styles is also included.
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Add this copy of Ottoman Embroidery to cart. $42.00, very good condition, Sold by The Book Chaser rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gainesville, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Interlink Books.
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Very Good-in Very Good-dust jacket; Brn cloth cover with gilt spine lettering; decorative endsheets; bottom edge rubbed; DJ is not price clipped, spine edges rubbed; No marks or writing, clean tight binding; 1566561345. The Ottoman Empire passion for decorative embroidery textiles is explored in their clothing, leggings, robes, and decorative tents; full page colorful photos, index; 224 pages.
Add this copy of Ottoman Embroidery to cart. $42.85, good condition, Sold by Redux Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wyoming, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Interlink Books.
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Good. Size: 9x1x11; Hardcover with DJ. Pages clean and unmarked. Covers show minor shelf wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Dust jacket shows edge wear. Previous owner's name/inscription inside front cover.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
Add this copy of Ottoman Embroidery Format: Hardback to cart. $49.46, new condition, Sold by indoo rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Avenel, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Interlink Books.
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Add this copy of Ottoman Embroidery to cart. $43.75, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Interlink Books.
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VG+ Pictorial illustrated dustjacket, brown boards with gilt lettering on spine. (5) 6-224 pp. 140 color photographs. Ottoman embroidery is distinguished by the boldness and richness of both pattern and color, always handled with great assurance and an innate design sense, especially when combined, as it invariably is, with great technical skill. What adds to its fascination is the fact that historical changes in society and the mixture of cultural influences are so often reflected in the textiles. The sumptuous and confident use of shapes and colors is beautifully borne out in the 140 color photographs that bring alive the lucid and well informed text.
Add this copy of Ottoman Embroidery to cart. $60.00, new condition, Sold by The Rug Book Shop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Baltimore, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Interlink, 1993, ISBN: 1566561345.
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New. Hardcover. New book. 221 p., 147 color illus., 28.5 x 22.5 cm. A good book on Ottoman embroidery with major focus on textiles in the home, but with some discussion of court costumes, embroidered tents, and textiles used in court rituals; sections on materials, designs and techniques; the text reflects a lot of reading, collecting, and looking at these textiles.
Add this copy of Ottoman Embroidery to cart. $83.36, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Interlink Books.
