Jennifer Scarce Ordre des livres

This exceptional collection of Islamic textiles published here ranges widely in region, material and technique. There are exquisite textiles and garments from North Africa, Syria, Arabia, Iran, Turkey and the Indian subcontinent, mainly from the 19th and early 20th centuries, which continue the traditions established in the medieval Islamic world.

The Victoria and Albert Museum has an unrivalled collection of Iranian textiles from the first half of the nineteenth century. This book presents over 200 Qajar textiles, and describes the political and economic context against which they were produced. It is suitable for interior designers, textile students, and for those involved in fashion.