Traditional crafts of Saudi Arabia :

Topham, John.

Traditional crafts of Saudi Arabia : bweaving, jewellery, costume, leatherwork, basketry, woodwork, pottery, metalwork / John Topham with Anthony Landreau and William E. Mulligan ; foreword by HRH Princess Haifa Al-Faisal. - London : Stacey International, in association with Al-Turath, Riyadh, 2005. - 192 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 32 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 189) and index.

The Bedouin and settled people of Saudi Arabia -- Chapter 1. Weaving : Tent walls, bands and curtains - Rugs and blankets - Camel gear - Woven bags - Modern weaving -- Chapter 2. Jewellery : Headpieces and pendants - Necklaces - Bracelets - Earrings and rings - Belts -- Chapter 3. Costume : Women's garments - Women's headgear - Women's accessories - Men's garments - Men's headgear - Men's accessories -- Chapter 4. Nomadic Equipment : Saddles - Litters - Leather carriers and well pullies -- Chapter 5. Weapons : Swords and daggers - Guns -- Chapter 6. Household Crafts : Basketry - Woodware - Pottery - Metalware - Scales and measuring cups - Chests - Doors, windows and locks -- Chapter 7. Coffee and Incense : coffee bean bags - Roasting pans and bellows - Coffee boxes - Mortars and pestles - Coffee pots - Incense burners -- Traditional Craft Materials and Techniques.

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Decorative arts--Saudi Arabia.
Handicraft--Saudi Arabia.

NK1039.S2 / T67 2005

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