Pull of the Thread - Textile Travels of a Generation - Sheila Fruman

"A meandering journey across Asia in a brightly painted car was almost a rite of passage for the tune in, drop out youth of the late sixties and seventies. This was the Silk Road's hippie wave. They followed the trail of storied Western travellers such as Robert Byron, Nicolas Bauvier and Josephine Powell, who had written about, or photographed, places whose light and landscape so dazzled their vision that they saw the world anew."

Sheila Fruman convincingly links the current popularity of kilims, suzanis and ikats in both fashion and home decor to the handful of intrepid textile dealers portrayed in this volume. THeir stories are as varied as the weavers, prints and embroideries they brought to the European an dAmerican sensibility. Driven by the lure of adventure, commercial opportunities or simply self-discovery, these kindred free spirits had an eye for unappreciated crafts, the perseverance to develop deep expertise, and the calling to share their passion. 

The dealers and collectors who have spent their lives seeking these complex pieces of the past have intriguing stories to tell. Discover them through this gorgeous piece of intriquing history of a book. 

Full of beautifully photographed textiles - a world of inspiration! 

Enjoy!