Sokoly Jochen Editors (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Unmarked text. Beautifully illustrated, mostly in color. Catalog of the exhibition on view at the Harvard Art Museums from January 22-May 8, 2022. The book looks at tiraz--highly prized textiles enhanced with woven, embroidered, or painted inscriptions in Arabic--to trace the structure of medieval Egyptian society during a transformative period. This is a foundational introduction to the topic. The catalogue combines richly illustrated entries with essays on the history of Egypt at the time, the meaning and materiality of tiraz, and the history of collecting these objects in US institutions. x, 163p. Measures 10.25 inches square.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback in very good condition. Published to accompany the exhibition 'Social Fabrics: Inscribed Textiles from Medieval Egyptian Tombs' held at Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts, from 22 January to 8 May 2022. Cover edges and corners are slightly bumped and rubbed. Binding is sound and pages are clear. LW. Used.…