Ikat: Splendid Silks of Central Asia
Author: Kate Fitz Gibbon, Andrew Hale
ISBN: 978-1856691512
Price: Rs. 949.05 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
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.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 208 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1856691512.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-1856691512
- Publisher
- Laurence King Pub
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
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...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll be captivated by the sheer beauty and intelligence behind Central Asia’s legendary ikat silks. This book blends lush visuals with serious scholarship, taking you deep into technique, history, and cross-cultural design influences. Whether you study textiles or simply admire master craftsmanship, you’ll gain a richer understanding of how colour, culture, and skill come together to create fabrics that still feel daring and modern today.
- Published by Laurence King Pub.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 208.
Catalog Description
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.
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