Alexander, Christopher
Unravelling the Silk Road: Travels and Textiles in Central Asia
(No reviews yet)
Write a Review
- ISBN 13:
- 9781837731206
- author:
- Alexander, Christopher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Icon Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 18.8 x 12.5 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Travel, Essays & Travelogues, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Unravelling the complex history of Central Asia's textile roads, Chris Aslan explores the intersection of trade, colonialism, and environmental disaster. The famous Silk Road, the Wool Road, and the Cotton Road - three interconnected routes that have shaped the region's history.
Aslan, a veteran traveler and textile expert, weaves together the strands of this tangled history, drawing on his own experiences of life in the heart of Asia. With fifteen years of living and working in the region, he offers a unique perspective on the fortunes made and lost through the exchange of goods like silk, wool, and cotton.
Related Products
Related Products
Foreign Devils on the Silk Road: The Search for the Lost Treasures of Central Asia
Hopkirk, Peter
£11.12
The Silk Road, once the greatest thoroughfare on earth, was a vital link between imperial Rome and distant China. It played host to precious cargoes of silk, gold, and ivory, as well as revolutionary...
Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Johnson, Lotte
£35.18
The transformative power of contemporary textiles is a subject of great interest, as this exhibition catalog reveals. It explores how artists have used textiles to question regimes of power and...
Textile Travels
Kelly, Anne
£18.71
Textile Travels by Anne Kelly explores how travel can inform and enhance textile art. Practical techniques are paired with inspiring images to capture your travels in stitch. The book delves into the...
Lonely Planet Central Asia Phrasebook & Dictionary
Planet, Lonely
£6.84
Central Asia Phrasebook and Dictionary is your comprehensive travel companion, packed with essential phrases and vocabulary to enhance your journey. With this handy guide, you'll be able to break the...
DK Eyewitness Road Trips Northern & Central Italy (Travel Guide)
Eyewitness, DK
£17.81
Explore the best of Northern and Central Italy with this comprehensive guide. Featuring 25 easy-to-follow scenic driving tours, this book reveals the region's hidden gems and authentic local...