Describes the distribution, purpose, looms, types of weave and dyeing of Turkoman and Baluch kelims of Central Asia. 12 page illustrated booklet. Good clean condition. Cat No 2096

This guide describes the majority of the religious, historical, archaeological, and architectural monuments from along the Silk Road. Rock art drawings, intricate Islamic tile work, turquoise domes, minarets and the ancient barrows of steppe rulers are extensively featured and illustrated.

A large catalogue of carpets and carpet articles from the collection of the Turkmen State Museum of Art. 139 items illustrated in full colour with captions in Turkmen, Russian and English. Four page tri-lingual introductory essay on Turkmen carpets, saddle rugs, carpet bags etc. Hardback.

Handsome and copiously illustrated guide to the medieval buildings, frescoes, icons, vestments and manuscripts housed today in museums, cathedrals and monasteries of the old Russian city of Kostroma. 140 pages. Many excellent colour photographs. Bibliography. Text in English.

Handsome large format exhibition catalogue depicting some of the treasures from the Nomadic tribes of the ancient Caucasus - Cimmerians, Scythians and Sarmatians - held in the Museo Nationale delle Arte.