A beautifully illustrated exploration of the textile traditions of a culturally diverse region, from the late eighteenth century to the present day, featuring works from the extraordinary textile collection at the British Museum
Introduces the complex and multilayered topic of Sufism, or Islamic mysticism, by focusing on its expression in the visual arts and offers insights into the integrative and fluid nature of the Sufi experience that has solicited strong reactions - both negative and positive - in Muslims and non-Muslims alike for several hundred years.
This lavishly illustrated history explores the Islamic world, through superb art objects and cultural artifacts dating from the seventh century to the present.