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Book SynopsisDr Fahmida Suleman is Phyllis Bishop Curator for the Modern Middle East at the British Museum. She is the editor of
Word of God, Art of Man: The Qur'an and its Creative Expressions and
People of the Prophet's House: Artistic and Ritual Expressions of Shi'i Islam.
Trade Review'A fascinating visual resource, full of beautiful, detailed images and lots of surprises … exciting … the text is concise and informative … It is a pleasure to learn by looking through this delightful book' - Jennifer Wearden, former curator of Islamic Textiles at the Victoria & Albert Museum
'A visual feast and an eye-opening history' - History Revealed
'Lives up to its title in examining “the fabric of life” across time in this vast region' - Embroidery
'Richly illustrated … there is a lot to be learned about the region in this beautifully presented book' - Journal for Weavers, Spinners & Dyers
'Beautifully illustrated ... this publication provides an exquisite guide through the collection' - Anthropos Journal
Table of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Childhood • 2. Status and Identity • 3. Marriage and Ceremony • 4. Religion and Belief • 5. House and Homestead • 6. Politics and Conflict
