--- product_id: 256658071 title: "Thames & Hudson Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life" price: "297.84 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/256658071-thames-and-hudson-textiles-of-the-middle-east-and-central store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Cross-regional insights Rich cultural narratives Intricate textile details Thames & Hudson Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life **Price:** 297.84 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧵 Weave your story with the fabric of life’s richest cultures! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Thames & Hudson Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life - **How much does it cost?** 297.84 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/256658071-thames-and-hudson-textiles-of-the-middle-east-and-central) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Thematic Life Journey:** Organized by life phases—childhood, marriage, status, belief, and home—for deep contextual understanding. - • **Museum-Grade Collection:** Showcases the British Museum’s exceptional textile artifacts, a must-have for serious collectors and creatives. - • **Visual Inspiration Galore:** Featuring stunning, large-format images that spark creativity and design innovation. - • **Cultural Tapestry Unveiled:** Explore textiles that narrate life’s milestones across the Middle East and Central Asia. - • **Contemporary Meets Tradition:** Includes modern textile works addressing today’s political and social issues. ## Overview Thames & Hudson’s 'Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life' is a visually stunning, thematically organized exploration of traditional and contemporary textiles. Drawing from the British Museum’s collection, it offers deep cultural insights and creative inspiration, making it essential for textile enthusiasts, designers, and anyone passionate about the region’s rich heritage. ## Description From the intricate embroidery on a Palestinian wedding dress to the complex iconography on an Afghan war rug, textiles reflect the beliefs, practices and experiences of people from across the Middle East and Central Asia. This book explores the significance and beauty of textiles from across this vast area, and is arranged thematically to enable cross-regional comparisons of the function and symbolic meaning of textiles. Each chapter relates to a facet or phase of a person’s life in which textiles feature prominently: childhood, marriage and ceremony, status and identity, religion and belief, and house and homestead. The book also includes contemporary works that grapple with modern political issues. The textiles featured include men’s, women’s and children’s garments, hats and headdresses, mosque curtains and prayer mats, floor coverings, tent hangings, hand towels and cushions, storage sacks, purses and cosmetic pouches, dolls and souvenirs, animal trappings and amulets. Focusing on the British Museum’s remarkable collection, this book offers a wealth of creative inspiration and will be essential reading for anyone interested in textiles and the cultures of the Middle East and Central Asia. Review: Flip through book - Interesting book with great pics but not academic Review: Brilliant book - I love this book. Just purchased recently so not read it yet but the pictures are fabulous and inspiring for my sewing projects. Large format and just a big heavy lovely book but not your typical 'coffee table' book. This deserves to be well loved and poured through. Happy find ! ## Features - THAMES HUDSON ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #24,012 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #52 in Textile & Costume Design #103 in Antiques & Collectibles | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 23 Reviews | ## Images ![Thames & Hudson Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JYr1xTugL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Flip through book *by L***Y on 5 August 2020* Interesting book with great pics but not academic ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant book *by Z***I on 8 April 2020* I love this book. Just purchased recently so not read it yet but the pictures are fabulous and inspiring for my sewing projects. Large format and just a big heavy lovely book but not your typical 'coffee table' book. This deserves to be well loved and poured through. Happy find ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent delivery and condition! *by L***N on 29 October 2025* Lovely book! ## Frequently Bought Together - Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life (British Museum, 4) - Russian Textiles: Printed Cloth for the Bazaars of Central Asia --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/256658071-thames-and-hudson-textiles-of-the-middle-east-and-central](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/256658071-thames-and-hudson-textiles-of-the-middle-east-and-central) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-28*