Prehistoric, Ancient Near Eastern & Aegean Textiles and Dress: An Interdisciplinary Anthology (Ancient Textiles)

The "Textile and Dress Production" book is a groundbreaking study that delves into the fascinating world of textiles and dress production, from ancient times to modern days.

With a broad geographical and chronological scope, this comprehensive volume offers fresh insights into the interdisciplinary research field of textile and dress studies. Explore the analysis of textile tools, such as spindle whorls, and learn how they shed light on ancient textile production methods.

Discover the importance of cuneiform clay tablets in reconstructing the administration of a textile industry and addressing gender issues in ancient societies. The book also examines royal and priestly costumes and clothing ornaments in Mesopotamian kingdoms and Mycenaean culture, providing a detailed picture of fashion and power in ancient civilizations. With a focus on the 2nd millennium Hittite Anatolia, Assyria, Babylonia, and the Southern Levant, this book offers a cross-disciplinary approach that combines texts, realia, and iconography to produce a systematic study of textile production and consumption. Whether you're a historian, archaeologist, fashion enthusiast, or simply someone interested in the rich cultural heritage of human civilization, this book is sure to captivate and inspire.

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