New book "Splendor & Pageantry: Textile Treasures from the Orthodox Churches of Istanbul," explores artifacts that hold the secrets to the unheralded role of women artisans in the church who stitched their devotion onto luscious silks and velvets. Some artifacts are hundreds of years old yet showcase outstanding workmanship and anatomical accuracy. Image shows a 6-inch diameter embroidered patch. |
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