Stones of the Grand Bazaar
Meváris Jewellery From Istanbul
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Mondadori Electa
Published:9th Mar '21
£72.00
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This lavishly illustrated book provides an intriguing glimpse inside the luminous world of Fatma Altinba?, an anthropology professor and the creative mind behind the heritage jewellery brand Mevaris. Born into a family of gold merchants, she had the privilege of growing up with the Grand Bazaar, immersed in the wonderfully rich history of Istanbul. Her distinctive approach as an academically minded entrepreneur is to marry the city s legacy of impeccable craftsmanship with new and alluring contemporary designs. This book is a celebration of the magnificent city of Istanbul and this designer s relationship with her creative culture. From the floral motifs in Ottoman kaftans to the enduring Byzantine architectural marvels, the beautiful imagery traces the historical and contemporary influences that have shaped the unique artistic vision guiding Mevaris s exquisite jewellery creation. It offers unique aesthetic reinterpretations of Istanbul s heritage and its renowned Grand Bazaar through a celebration of past and present, and the colours and cultural wealth of the contemporary city.
The author of this delightfully opulent book is also a cultural anthropologist and a sociology lecturer, and she applies these fields to her narrative. In her erudite ode to the storied Turkish metropolis, Altýnbaþ takes readers on a fascinating journey through vibrant markets and colorful interiors, highlighting how the beautifully crafted ornaments she’s known since childhood have found their way into her contemporary jewels." —RAPAPORT MAGAZINE
"Equal parts travelogue, memoir, and fancy jewelry coffee-table book, it’s a celebration of the colors and cultural riches of Istanbul, with a particular focus on the Grand Bazaar, where generations of jewelry artisans have been honing their crafts for centuries." —JCKONLINE
"In addition to the historical aspect of the Grand Bazaar, the reader is treated to a vast and extensive history of Istanbul and Turkey itself. Actual photos or historical reproductions accompanying the text are lush, as is the telling of its history, as are its many artisanal offerings." —NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS
ISBN: 9788891830135
Dimensions: unknown
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224 pages