Lot #48: Hardcover Textile First Edition Reference Book 'Nomads in Anatolia' by Harald Bohmer and Woven Wool Turkish Table Runner

A two item lot. Includes a first edition hardcover copy of Harald Bohmer's seminal textile reference book 'Nomads in Anatolia'. Published by Rehmob Verlag. 320 pgs. A gorgeous, well researched volume with 542 photographs. Mint condition. Retails online for 275 US. It is a classic, and its primary approach will not be seen again, for the authors’ friends and subjects - the nomads of Anatolia - have virtually disappeared. Published to coincide with 'The Splendour of Anatolia' exhibition at the Kunsthal, Rotterdam Feb 2nd to June 1st 2008. ‘In this new volume, completed with the collaboration of the legendary photographer and ethnographer Josephine Powell and of Dr Atlihan, and magnificently and profusely illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings, Böhmer has taken his scientific research, and his unparalleled knowledge of Anatolian carpets and kilims, resulting from decades of fieldwork, into a new level of contextualisation within the vanishing nomadic culture’ from the foreword by Walter B Denny. Paired with a woven wool Turkish table runner. In excellent condition also. Vibrant colours and classic pattern. Measures 44" x 12" / 112 x 30 cm. (including fringe) Pickup category timeslot {B}