This beautifully illustrated volume introduces a little-known yet outstanding collection of Asian textiles in the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas. Focusing on 95 pieces from the Indian subcontinent Iran China and Japan the book considers archaeological reports 19th-century travelers' journals trade documents literature and paintings to place each item in context. Here too is information about production techniques symbolism purpose patronage and trade. The book is beautifully illustrated with 91 color plates 17 additional figures and single- and double-page close-up detail views in which you can count the threads of a golden dragon embroidery.

Çiçekler Dragonlar ve Çam Ağaçları :Spencer Sanat Galerisindeki Asya Tekstili
Spencer Sanat Müzesi'ndeki Asya tekstil çalışmalarını biraraya toplayan bu zengin görselli kitapta Hindistan İran Çin ve Japon çalışmalarına dair tüm ayrıntıları bulabilirsiniz.