From the resting place of Noah's ark, the home of the Queen of Sheba, from the land of frankincense and myrrh come these ancient Islamic treasures. Superbly photographed, Jambiya takes you on a journey through the oldest souqs of Arabia to discover these exquisite and exotic weapons. Crafted by lost generations of Jewish and Moslem jewellers using silver, gold, rhinoceros horn and ivory, the art of the jambiya is fast fading into history.
In revealing the secrets of this art, Gracie draws on his extensive experience in this little-known corner of the Middle East to explore its fascinating and complex history.
By:
Stephen Gracie Imprint: Stephen Gracie Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 767g ISBN:9780987621382 ISBN 10: 0987621386 Pages: 290 Publication Date:01 February 2018 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active