Studies in Byzantine and Islamic Silk Weaving

Studies in Byzantine and Islamic Silk Weaving
Author: Anna Muthesius
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Total Pages: 504
Release: 1995
Genre: Art
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This volume gathers together and updates Anna Muthesius' articles, published over a 20 year period, on Byzantine and related silks. The articles examine all aspects of silk production, distribution and use, including the political, economic, social and religious significance of silks, and illustrates the impact of silk weaving on the Eastern Mediterranean before 1200 AD. The figures have also been updated.