Ipek: The Crescent & the Rose: Imperial Ottoman Silks and Velvets by Nurhan Atasoy

Ipek: The Crescent & the Rose: Imperial Ottoman Silks and Velvets

Nurhan Atasoy

360 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

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Status symbols, diplomatic gifts, artistic mediums and economic treasures--figured silk fabrics were among the most powerful and most characteristic artistic products of the Ottoman Empire. Wars were fought for control of silk revenues, and govern...

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