Flowers of Silk and Gold: Four Centuries of Ottoman Embroidery [Hardcover]

Sumru Belger Krody (Author)

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Publication Date: March 2000

Capturing all the intricacy, symbolism and irony of the work of the contemporary artist Kathy Prendergast, this vividly illustrated book is the first full treatment of her critically acclaimed, multi-faceted artistic vision.'

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About the Author

Sumru Belger Krody is Assistant Curator for Eastern Hemisphere Collections at The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C. Her research for The Textile Museum exhibition Flowers of Silk and Gold: Four Centuries of Ottoman Embroidery took her to Istanbul and Bursa to examine the collections of embroidered textiles at Topkapi Palace and the Bursa Turkish Islamic Art Museum.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Merrel (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1858941059
• ISBN-13: 978-1858941059
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,693,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars well written and photographed, November 26, 2006

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This review is from: Flowers of Silk and Gold: Four Centuries of Ottoman Embroidery (Hardcover)

If you're interested in the what and how of Ottoman embroidery, this is a good place to start. In addition to cultural and historical background, the book gives information on how the pieces were made, to what uses they were put, and influences on design and style. It's well illustrated throughout with not only photos of extant needlework, but on Ottoman style and culture. Many of the embroidery photos are detailed enough to see individual stitches.

The main chapters/sections are
A Brief History of the Ottoman Empire
Makers and Methods
Designs and Functions
Glossary
Catalog
Catalog has color photos and detailed information for 56 pieces from the 17th-19th centuries with a few pieces from the 20th. Includes info on stitches, technique, and thread count and spin of the ground fabric.

There is also a very good bibliography for those wishing to dig deeper. Another good book you might like is Ottoman Embroidery by Ellis and Wearden (NOT the one with the same title by Taylor).