Pull of the Thread: Textile Travels of a Generation

New book from Hali Publications out now [View this email in your browser]( Pull of The Thread By Sheila Fruman Sheila Fruman, fascinated by the textiles and handmade carpets she saw when she travelled overland in 1969 from Turkey to India, tells the stories of nine intrepid adventurers who have combed the streets and bazaars of Central and South Asia finding, researching, collecting and selling antique Kashmir shawls, embroidered Uzbek textiles and robes, Anatolian kilims, Turkmen carpets and many other textile treasures to interested Westerners. These stories capture the post-World War II era’s free spirit that briefly coincided with economic prosperity and open borders. With over 200 colour illustrations, the book shows how the indigenous designs and motifs popularised in the US and Europe by these textile travelers can now be found in anything from haute couture to high-end interior design to mass-marketed bedding, tableware and clothing. The dealers and collectors who have spent their lives seeking these complex pieces of the past have intriguing stories to tell and collections of some of the finest textiles of their kind in the world. Taken together, their stories are an enlightening guide to understanding how we connect to the past, and how textiles connect the world. For more information, please click [here](. [Purchase This book]( The Hali Bookshop The Hali Bookshop brings together the best books on textiles, carpets, and Asian and Islamic Art. It is the place to find all current and past titles produced and published by Hali Publications Ltd., as well as a thoughtful selection of books from our partners. Orders may be placed via the website or email. We ship worldwide. [Visit the Hali Bookshop.]( We are in the process of revising our privacy policy. If you would like to unsubscribe click [here](. [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( Been forwarded this email and want to receive it regularly? [Subscribe to this newsletter]( © 2023 Hali Publications Limited, All rights reserved. [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences](