The Turkmen people of Central Asia and Iran are revered for their carpets and textiles. Less well known, but equally stunning, is the extraordinary silver jewelry created by Turkmen tribal craftsmen and urban silversmiths throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. This catalogue presents nearly two hundred pieces in glorious detail, ranging from crowns and headdresses to armbands and rings, and featuring accents of carnelian, turquoise, and other stones. Characterized by elegant form, geometric shapes, and delicate openwork, Turkmen jewelry has typically been viewed through an ethnographic rather than an aesthetic lens. By highlighting these objects--which come from one of the most significant private collections of Turkmen ornaments in the world--and placing them in the larger context of Islamic art, this groundbreaking publication elevates the vibrant, monumental pieces from folk art to fine art.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
030012404x
ISBN-13
9780300124040
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4038288644
Product Key Features
Author
Layla S. Diba
Language
English
Topic
Asian / General, Middle Eastern, Silver, Gold & OTHER Metals, Jewelry
Dimensions
Item Length
1.2in
Item Height
0.1in
Item Width
0.9in
Item Weight
63 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Turkmen Jewelry : Silver Ornaments from the Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf Collection
Lc Classification Number
Nk7373.6
Reviews
"[I]Mpressive... Weighty... Captures the Splendor and Scale of the Ornamentation."-- Huffington Post
