Central Asian Textiles: The Neville Kingston Collection

The peoples of Central Asia are revered for creating spectacular textiles. This book of examples from the Neville Kingston Collection features many previously unpublished pieces.

For thousands of years, the peoples of Central Asia have created spectacular textiles for every aspect of life. Infinite care, resources and time have gone into making elaborate costumes (connoting the wearer’s identity and place in society), equestrian items, and exquisite furnishings for settled as well as nomadic...