--- product_id: 169588041 title: "Textiles Of The Middle East And Central Asia" price: "118907CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/169588041-textiles-of-the-middle-east-and-central-asia store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Culturally diverse regional focus Comprehensive textile exploration Intricate embroidery & iconography Textiles Of The Middle East And Central Asia **Price:** 118907CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧵 Weave your story with the rich threads of history and culture! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Textiles Of The Middle East And Central Asia - **How much does it cost?** 118907CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/169588041-textiles-of-the-middle-east-and-central-asia) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **A Visual Journey Through Time:** Explore centuries of Middle Eastern & Central Asian textile heritage - • **Inspired by the British Museum:** Access rare, museum-quality pieces in your hands - • **Bridging Tradition and Modernity:** Includes contemporary works addressing today’s political narratives - • **Thematic Curation for Deeper Insight:** Compare textiles by purpose—wedding, domestic, ceremonial - • **A Must-Have for Creatives & Collectors:** Fuel your design inspiration with stunning, authentic visuals ## Overview Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia is a beautifully illustrated book showcasing the British Museum’s extraordinary collection of textiles from the 18th century to today. It offers a thematic exploration of diverse textile traditions across the region, highlighting intricate embroidery, cultural symbolism, and contemporary artistic responses. Perfect for enthusiasts, creatives, and collectors seeking authentic inspiration and cultural insight. ## Description A beautifully illustrated exploration of the textile traditions of a culturally diverse region, from the late eighteenth century to the present day, featuring works from the extraordinary textile collection at the British MuseumTextiles of the Middle East and Central Asia explores the significance and beauty of textiles from across the Middle East, Turkey, and Central Asia. This vast region has been the focus of population movements, exploration, and trade for thousands of years and is home to a wealth of textile traditions. From the intricate embroidery on a Palestinian wedding dress to the complex iconography on an Afghan war rug, textiles reflect the beliefs, practices, and experiences of people from these lands. The book is arranged thematically with pieces grouped according to their purpose or meaning, enabling, for example, the comparison of domestic furnishings, wedding attire, and children’s garments from across the region. The book also includes contemporary works that grapple with modern political issues. The textiles featured include male and female garments, hats and headdresses, rugs and felts, children’s clothing, dolls, tent hangings, amulets and animal harnesses. Focusing on the British Museum’s remarkable collection, Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia offers a wealth of creative inspiration and will be essential reading for anyone interested in textiles and the cultures of the Middle East and Central Asia. Review: Flip through book - Interesting book with great pics but not academic Review: Brilliant book - I love this book. Just purchased recently so not read it yet but the pictures are fabulous and inspiring for my sewing projects. Large format and just a big heavy lovely book but not your typical 'coffee table' book. This deserves to be well loved and poured through. Happy find ! ## Features - Textiles Explored: A Comprehensive Range - Inspiration from the British Museum's Collection ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #75,973 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #71 in Antiques & Collectables (Books) #322 in Design & Fashion (Books) #5,921 in History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 23 Reviews | ## Images ![Textiles Of The Middle East And Central Asia - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JYr1xTugL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Flip through book *by L***Y on 5 August 2020* Interesting book with great pics but not academic ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant book *by Z***I on 8 April 2020* I love this book. Just purchased recently so not read it yet but the pictures are fabulous and inspiring for my sewing projects. Large format and just a big heavy lovely book but not your typical 'coffee table' book. This deserves to be well loved and poured through. Happy find ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent delivery and condition! *by L***N on 29 October 2025* Lovely book! ## Frequently Bought Together - Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life (British Museum, 4) - Russian Textiles: Printed Cloth for the Bazaars of Central Asia --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/169588041-textiles-of-the-middle-east-and-central-asia](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/169588041-textiles-of-the-middle-east-and-central-asia) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-07-13*