This beautifully illustrated volume highlights the vibrant history and culture of Syria through its exceptional textile production. By presenting a broad range of textiles, created between the 2nd century to the present day, the accessible text reveals Syria’s central role in the development of global art and commerce, and more broadly, the significance of textiles as a form of material culture that reveals complex socio-political narratives. Published 12 years after the conflict in Syria began in 2011, this book underscores efforts to document, preserve, and revitalise Syrian cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible. Its examination presents new scholarship commissioned from leading archaeologists, textile conservators, art historians, and heritage professionals, and drawn from the knowledge of silk producers, weavers, and other artisans. With exquisite design and an approachable narrative, this thoughtful publication provides a valuable immersive and educational experience to arts professionals, connoisseurs, and the general public.
- ISBN10 1785515381
- ISBN13 9781785515385
- Publish Date 24 October 2023
- Publish Status Transferred
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 160
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/isbn/9781785515385