BOOKS
Denys, Luc and Igor Dubov (eds.):.
Music for the eyes. Textile from the peoples of Central Asia.
Muziek voor de ogen. Textiel van de volkeren uit Centraal-Azie .
Antwerp, Hessenhuis, 1997.
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Paperback, 454 pp., 21x29.5cm., illustrated with 385 col. and 51 b/w. ills. In very good condition. Rare and important exhibition catalogue.
Itemnummer 305 
Content: History of the Russian Etnographic Museum and its Central Asian. Collections Historical and geographical setting, Textile in yurt construction, The construction and decoration of the yurt, rugs and carpets, Costume , William of Rubroek: a monk, Weaving ikat and ikat velvet in Central Asia, Technical analysis of a `mordant ikat`, Fibres and dyes used in carpets from Central Asia