EMBROIDERY FROM THE ARABIAN WORLD

The Arab world is famous for its calligraphy, miniatures, woodwork, ceramics and silver. However, so far little has been said about another important aspect of arab culture: the art of embroidery. For centuries, embroidered cloth has been used to decorate private houses and public buildings and to dress men, women and chilcren. This is the first time a book has been dedicated to the various ty pes of embroidery from arab countries and shows the ways in wich techniques, colours and motifs.