Russian Textiles: Printed Cloth for the Bazaars of Central Asia | 
| Author: Susan Meller
Creators: Kate Fitz Gibbon, Annie Carlano, Robert Kushner, Don Tuttle
Publisher: Abrams Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 114347
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 12.2 x 10.8 x 0.8
ISBN: 0810993813
Dewey Decimal Number: 667.380947
EAN: 9780810993815
ASIN: 0810993813
Publication Date: September 1, 2007
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Product Description
Russian Textiles showcases the gorgeous printed-cotton textiles created and manufactured in Russia and exported to Central Asia from approximately 1860 to 1960. More than 175 spectacular patterns spanning a variety of periods and styles, from Art Nouveau florals to Soviet-era agitprop, are featured. The people in these Central Asian countriesincluding Uzbeks, Tadjiks, and Turkmenincorporated the brightly patterned material into their clothing, particularly their robes, and in their household items.
Brief essays by the author and fellow textile experts describe the social life of the fabrics and the fascinating history of this merging of Russian, Western, and Central Asian aesthetic styles; Robert Kushner contributes a lively text on how an artist sees and is inspired by these designs. Complementing the pattern images are vintage photographs from the turn of the 20th century as well as beautifully detailed reproductions of the robes and other articles that were lined and embellished with these cloths.
This is a must-have book for the inspiration library of every artist; professional fashion, interior, and product designer; crafter; and anyone with a love of extraordinary visual design.
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..... WHAT-A-BOOK! June 22, 2008
I wish there was a 6 star rate!
Love the quality (overall!) of the book! Amazong for inspiration!! This one goes on my special-favorite book rack!!!!
At Last, Attention to the Lining Fabrics May 12, 2008
As a collector of, and dealer in Central Asian garments, I have long been fascinated by the printed, cotton linings of these garments. Some of the fabrics are so beautiful, that my customers turn the coats inside out, and wear them in reverse. How delightful to find a book on these fabrics. The book shows many different patterns of fabric, as well as a number of coats, turned inside out, to show the wonderful patchwork patterns. Well done.
extravagantly illustrated February 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
while this extravagantly illustrated compilation of Russian printed fabrics from 1900 to 1950 will be invaluable to both artist and collector, it is a visual delight to the general reader as well. The author skilfully weaves the history of the Cental Asian tribal peoples into the tapestry of mass migration and technology which produced stunning roller and block-printed cotton clothing.
Delightful Book! January 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is stunning in a visual sense. Each print illustrates the creative choices of the Central Asian people and also reflect the influences of the world around them. More than a book reviewing Russian textiles, it records the history of a region of the world that is not commonly explored. So beautifully photographed, one can almost feel the weave of the prints. Cloth is so commonplace we take its history for granted. This book reminds us its importance. Its interesting that a swatch of fabric can weave a story of time and people.
A SPLENDID BOOK November 13, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is not only visually stunning, it is also a fascinating read. This is the first time that these beautiful and unusual fabrics have been given their due recognition both as designs and as an important part of Russian/Soviet history.
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