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16 August 2017
It works!
Amazing stuff. One tiny dab spreads over your whole hand leaving it smooth and soft. Use it everyday and your hands just feel better and better.
30 March 2008
Definitely Worth Collecting
As an embroiderer for many years I purchased this book for general interest. It turned out to be much more that that. It is an excellent book on many levels.
First, there is a very good historical background on Turkish embroidery, its uses and place in society. The book then moves on to the stitches, which are presented with their Turkish names and very good illustrations of how to make them. Having the Turkish names for the stitches would make research MUCH easier.
Then there is a fantasic section on patterns. Each pattern is shown in outline and then with diagramed stitch placement. The stitch placement is quite different from European embroidery and would be absolutely necessary if you are trying to do an authentic piece. The colours palette is again a little different, and colour numbers are given so you can work the piece properly.
Following this there is a large selection of outline patterns with suggestions for the use the Turkish embroiderer would select ie: dress, tablecloth, house linens etc.
The last chapter is designs worked on clothing by one of Turkey's top fashion designers, with photo close-ups, outline drawings, and colours used of the patterns.
This is truly an exceptional book and one I would recomend to anyone interested in the field of embroidery or history.
16 April 2008
Shaping our reality
I found this a very interesting book. It basically explores how society and the individual people in it create their social reality. At the time of Edward IV, there were two very strong world views moving through European society. One was the Arthurian legends, the other alchemy. The book explores how Edward IV consciously used both themes to model himself to hold and increase royal power.
By pronouncing that Edward was the new Arthur and touting how a strong king (in alchemical terms) would revitalize and strengthen the whole country, the King could build support amongst the people and dismay his political rivals. The book reveals how literature, pageants, public displays and even Edward's public costumes were used to link Edward with Arthur.
Though the writing is scholarly the book is full of fascinating titbits. For example the rumour of the time that the Queen was a practitioner of pagan religion, and that Edward sneaked away from his nobles to marry her on a moonlit night sacred to the old religion is fully explored using documents and private statements. The idea that his marriage was a deliberate move to consolidate support amount the portion of the people who still privately followed the old pagan beliefs is evaluated and found possible.
The book also covers the scandal of Edward's sex life, particularly in his later years when he exploited his role of king to sleep with both men and women, even if they were unwilling. The effect of this, after spending years linking, as per the Arthurian myth, the idea that king reflected the fertility of the land led to major discontent when there were series of droughts and famines. Using myth for political ends can be a two edged sword.
The book is well written and interesting study of a charismatic and complicated man. I strongly recomend it to anyone with an interest in history or politics.