Amanda Phillips Knihy

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Focusing on the intricate world of Ottoman textiles, this meticulously researched work reveals the significant roles of markets and manufacturers alongside traditional patrons. It challenges the notion that written records provide a complete narrative, emphasizing the insights that artifacts themselves offer. By exploring connections beyond the Ottoman Empire, including interactions with regions like India and Eastern Europe, the book presents a comprehensive analysis of textile culture, elevating its importance within art history.

Amanda Phillips joined the Kunsthistorisches Institut's Connecting Art Histories in the Museum program in 2010 as a fellow at the Berlin Museum für Islamische Kunst, where she assisted in exhibition planing and pursued further reasearch on Islamic Art.