Turkish Delights

Turkish Delights

by PhilippaScott (Author)

Synopsis

The cultural meeting of East and West unites the wealth of paintings, drawings, photographs and decorative objects in this gloriously illustrated book, which is available again after some time out of print. The result is a cornucopia of Turkish delights, from the exotic allure of the harem and Turkish bath to Ottoman-inspired interiors and pavilions; from carpets, silks, tiles and turbans to tulips, tobacco, coffee and croissants. This book is for anyone who has fallen in love with the style of the Ottoman world.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 120
Edition: 01
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Published: 17 Apr 2001

ISBN 10: 0500510377
ISBN 13: 9780500510377
Book Overview: A delightful giftbook presenting the diverse design and arts of Turkish and Ottoman history

Media Reviews
'A thrilling cocktail of the essence of Turkish life' - Country Life
'Seductively illustrated and gripping' - Evening Standard
'Engaging and informative ... an aptly named, mouth-watering book' - Antiques Magazine
Author Bio
A traveller, writer, exhibitions organizer and collector, Philippa Scott has been fascinated by silk and textiles all her life. She studied textiles at Leicester Art College and is contributing editor of Hali.