The ikat silks of 19th-century Central Asia are unrivalled in their inventive designs, resplendent colours and technical mastery. Ikat is an ancient technique, in which colours are applied to silk warp yarns in a multi-stage, tie-dye resist method before being woven. Highlighting the Guido Goldman collection, this study incorporates original research in Russia and Uzbekistan, and examines the complex history of Central Asia. A chapter on technique describes the different staqges of production, and an analysis of the evolution and chronology of ikat design shows the rich cross-fertilization of influences between ikat design, embroidery, carpets, jewellery and ceramics.
- ISBN10 1856691519
- ISBN13 9781856691512
- Publish Date 1 March 1999
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 12 August 2003
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Laurence King Publishing
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 208
- Language English