The Cloth of Egypt: All About Assiut: Assuit - Asyut - Tulle Bi Telli

by Dawn Devine and Alisha Westerfeld

The Cloth of Egypt: All About Assiut is the first book of its kind to document and celebrate the supple and sparkling fabric known today as assiut. This single-stitch metal embroidery technique originated in Turkey, but transformed into a distinctive textile tradition in Upper Egypt during the 19th century. Vintage assiut is now an exotic cult collectable, prized . This book, will entertain and educate anyone interested in its history, legends, wear...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 069227054X
• ISBN13: 9780692270547
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Ibexa Press
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.6" x 8.0"