The Fabric of Moroccan Life, 2002, 304 p., 199 ill. coul. -

This book accompanies the IMA exhibition The Fabric of Moroccan Life—the largest exhibition of Moroccan art ever presented in the United States. Featuring 150 textiles from the IMA collection, the catalogue provides an overview of that collection and includes essays on such topics as Moroccan embroidery and its origins, the traditional costumes of the cities and rural areas, the weavings of the Berbers and other ethnic groups, and the distinctive characteristics of items made by particular ethnic sub-groups. The contributing writers are eminent scholars and experts in a variety of fields, including Moroccan history and culture; Moroccan rugs, textiles, and clothing; and natural dyes. The catalogue offers a wealth of information on the subject that has never been available before in one volume.