This unique publication is a study of the outstanding collection of Central Asia ikat silks formed by Guido Goldman, who gave the decisive impulse for this opulent example of bibliographic art. History, origins and techniques of those textile paintings are comprehensively explained and inlighten the knowledge of folkcraft in the Central Asian region. An comparable reference work for textile enthousiasts, collectors and designers as well as an amazing example for the art of making a book. The very carefully production, the choice of papers and decors, the marvellous cardboard sleeve (which not only protects the book from soiling but also is part of the precious design) makes this publication a veritable objet d’art. (Text englisch).
