Sea Change

Reviews / Votes

"That [textiles'] significance is underestimated by westward-thinking art historians is a wide gap in scholarship, which "Sea Change" begins to fill with clear delineations of prose offering readers meticulous insight into the pragmatics of the textile craft and the inspirations of its creative flourishing across classes and cultures." * Daily Sabah * "A valuable addition to the field of Ottoman textiles, art history, and Islamic studies. It offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of the history of Ottoman textile production and its significance in the Ottoman Empire and beyond. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject and is highly recommended for scholars and students alike." * Journal of the Oriental Rug and Textile Society * "Well-researched and lavishly designed, Sea Change is a stunning exploration of the climate and our world's coastlines." * Midwest Book Review * "Highly recommended." * CHOICE * "Arguing from a textile-centric perspective, Phillips effectively demonstrates the primacy of textiles as material evidence, something all too often absent in discussions of economic and social history. . . . The multifaceted approach taken here exemplifies textile scholarship at its best." * Textile History *