Comments on: Russian Textiles: Printed Cloth for the Bazaars of Central Asia

By: Nancy T. Hernandez

Nancy T. Hernandez — Mon, 03 May 2010 19:16:22 +0000

As a collector and dealer in the Central Asian clothes I have long been fascinated by the printed, cotton lining these garments. Some of the fabrics are so beautiful that my clients turn their coats inside out and wear them in reverse order. How nice to find a book on these substances. The book shows many different patterns of fabric, and a number of coats, outward-turning, show the beautiful patchwork pattern. Well done. Rating: 5.5

By: B. Green

B. Green — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:13:39 +0000

This book is really beautiful! The layout and textiles are elegant, exciting, exquisite! The well-written text and archival photographs, the reader of the peoples of Central Asia and their complex artistic and textile traditions. Obviously, much love and care went into creating this unique book. Rating: 5.5

By: R. A. Nunally

R. A. Nunally — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:55:41 +0000

This book is a stunning visual sense. Each sheet shows the creative potential of the Central Asian nation and also reflect the influences of the world around them. More than a book to review Russia’s textiles, it records the history of a region in the world that are not commonly studied. Sun photographed beautifully, you can almost feel the bond of the prints. Cloth is so commonplace, we take their history for granted. This book reminds us of its importance. Its interesting that a swatch of fabric, a history of time and the people to weave. Rating: 5.5

By: Jan Raymond

Jan Raymond — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:08:20 +0000

As a recent traveler on a tour of Uzbekistan, textiles, I was lucky enough to experience the encounter with textile weavers and sellers. Just as the local women wear traditional dress in the markets and the selection of sumptuous silk dresses with vibrant Russian cotton lined in museums was a visual treat. The museums all over Uzbekistan, you can up close and personal (no contact) with an amazing exposure to these traditional clothes to show locally woven silk and cotton fabrics Russian. Women in traditional clothes are still to be seen to be picking cotton in the vast fields. I think these days are disappearing fast. The Russian cottons Transend local to international interest. Very good book with excellent representation of Russian cotton designs. Rating: 5.4

By: KOKO

KOKO — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:48:19 +0000

I wish there was a 6-star prices! Love, the quality (total!) The book! Amazong for inspiration! This is my personal favorite book rack! Rating: 5.5