Bibliographica Textilia Historiae. Towards A General Bibliography on the History of Textiles Based on the Library and Archives of the Center for Social Research on Old Textiles [CSROT]

A comprehensive bibliography containing over 5,000 entries, published in all languages, late 15th - 20th c, covering all periods, regions & aspects —artistic, technological & social-economic— of the world history of textiles & its study: woven & printed textiles, carpets, embroidery, lace, tapestry, dyeing, costume, weaving & fiber technology, conservation, etc. The entries are organized alphabetically, with many works, especially early & major works, given with detailed collations & annotations. Includes over 1,500 works on all aspects of Islamic textiles & rugs, especially in Iran, India, Turkey & Spain; with a detailed subject classification, p365-410. The first general bibliography attempting to systematically outline & document all facets of the literature of the history of textiles.