Yastiks: Cushion Covers and Storage Bags of Anatolia de Morehouse, Brian. Technical analysis by Holly Smith Reynolds - 1996

Philadelphia: International Conference on Oriental Carpets, 1996. 8 x 12 Hardback in dustjacket in New condition. 144 color plates. Important book in this area. Exhibition catalog from 8th International Conference on Oriental Carpets. The groundbreaking book on these diminutive treasures. Excellent introduction covers historical background and merging influences from both the ancient Mediterranean world and from nomadic tribes originating in the east. Looks at early Anatolian carpet designs and their relationship to the yastik, discusses dating and regional design/technical differences. Color illustrations are organized by geographical regions of Turkey and assist in viewing design similarities within these areas.

Philadelphia , Pennsylvania: Philadelphia 8th ICOC, 1996. Hardcover. VG/VG pages clear and white. previous owners name written on ffep. previous owners bookplate on ffep. Black cloth board with gilt lettering. Black dusktjacket with photographs. ii, 109 pages : color illustrations. "The publication, and the exhibition it documents, are the first attepmt to assemble and evaluate a representativegroup of pile yastiks. As with the Kilim, a weaving form which has been "rediscovered" during the past two decades, it is not until yastiks are viewed as a distinct traditionthat their special characteristics can be fully understood and appreciated."-Dustjacket.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Philadelphia 8th ICOC. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Philadelphia 8th ICOC. New. 1996. Hardcover. 1889666017 . - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - BRAND NEW, FLAWLESS COPY, NEVER OPENED - -- with a bonus offer-- .