Ottoman Embroidery

by Jennifer Wearden, Marianne Ellis, Marianne Wearden

A sumptuous addition to the Victoria and Albert Museum textile series, Ottoman Embroidery showcases in full color 150 stunning pieces from the museum's extensive collection. Dating from the mid-16th to the early 20th century, such common household items as napkins, towels, kerchiefs, and trousers have become exotic with age, and their ornate patterns are sure to inspire contemporary needleworkers. Fourteen specially commissioned diagrams illustrate...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810965852
• ISBN13: 9780810965850
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 10.3" x 12.1"
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary