Weavings of Nomads in Iran: Warp-Faced Bands and Related Textiles

by John Wertime, Lois Beck, Peter Andrews, et al.

This is the first book devoted exclusively to the hand-woven bands made by the nomadic peoples of IranThe publication features many previously unpublished weavings of great art-historical and anthropological importance

There is a rich tradition of hand-woven bands made by the nomadic pastoralists of Iran. They have a large and detailed design vocabulary and were executed using weaving skills that were not exceeded by any other weaving tradition...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1898113807
• ISBN13: 9781898113805
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Hali Publications Ltd
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 6.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 10.2" x 12.6"