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Shawls of the East (N502)
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Preview avalable in our Books section.
Shawls of the East - From Kerman to Kashmir, a great reference for those with a scholarly interest in textiles art is an oversize 400 pages book, 300 color plates - exquisite examples of 18th and 19th century Kashmir and Persian shawls. Parviz Nemati, the author of the book, is a world-renowned authority on rugs, tapestries and woven textiles.
Chapters cover the fascinating history of the shawls, from their earliest origins as the favored apparel of royal princes in both Persia and India, through their increasing popularity in Europe and America for women of fashion. A chapter devoted to design inspirations of the shawls includes interesting references to the regions’ architectural influences. Detailed background information on the weaving and construction processes are also included. The Fashion and Fashionable chapter describes the influences of shawl weaving on Oriental and European fashion during 18th - 19th centuries.
The book preview is available for a retail price of $125. For Deluxe Leather edition of the book, and further inquiries, please contact:
PDN Publishing
1059 Third Avenue 3rd Floor
New York NY 10021
Tel: (212) 421-7635
Fax: (212) 755-8428
info@pdnpublishing.com
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