A complete encyclopedia of royal Persian and Kashmir brocades and embroideries with full color illustrations. Extensive chapters on wool, mordants, dyes and techniques are followed by large lush color plates (1 a fold-out). Written with obvious devotion, stunningly presented! 10.5 x 14.5. Clothbound, slipcases. 105 color illustrations. 1 map. In English and Japanese. Oversize, new in slipcase and box, autographed by the author.