Textile Treasures An Introduction to European Decorative Textiles for Home and Church in the National Museums of Scotland

Scottish culture has both assimilated from others and developed heartily its own genius. Scottish textiles are among the world's most beautiful. Its artisans -- through their skill at weaving, their palettes, their technology, their creativity -- made their mark on contemporaries in many other places. This new book is a lush introduction to the collections of decorative household textiles in the National Museums of Scotland, highlighting the diverse range of large, richly decorated European and Scottish wall hangings. Individual pieces and the development of the NMS's textile collection are discussed (most works dating from the 17th to 18th centuries). Works are placed in historical context. (National Museums of Scotland)Tarrant, Naomi is the author of 'Textile Treasures An Introduction to European Decorative Textiles for Home and Church in the National Museums of Scotland', published 2001 under ISBN 9781901663648 and ISBN 1901663647.