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Adorning the Horse
Adorning the Horse
Adorning the Horse
Adorning the Horse
Adorning the Horse
Adorning the Horse
Adorning the Horse
Adorning the Horse
Adorning the Horse
Adorning the Horse
Adorning the Horse
Adorning the Horse

Adorning the Horse

Equestrian Textiles for Power and Prestige, 6th–20th Centuries

By (author) Sumru Belger Krody
By (author) Lee Talbot

$55.00

Publishing 16th Jun 2026
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  • Never seen before museum pieces
  • Highlights of textile art
  • A must for all horse lovers
  • Museum exhibition by The Textile Museum in Washington, DC February 21–June 20, 2026
Full Description

For millennia, horses have captivated humans with their beauty, strength and majesty. From Türkiye to Japan, civilizations have elaborately costumed these prized animals. A magnificent selection of saddle blankets, horse covers and other equestrian textiles from the past 1,300 years communicates the significance and status of horses and their riders. 

About the Author

Sumru Belger Krody joined The Textile Museum in 1994 and was appointed Chief Curator/Avenir Foundation Curator in 2025. Additionally, she is editor in chief of The Textile Museum Journal. Lee Talbot joined The Textile Museum as a curator in 2007, specializing in East Asian textile history. Most recently, Talbot curated the exhibitions Irresistible: The Global Patterns of Ikat (2024) and Korean Fashion: From Royal Court to Runway (2022). 

Specifications
Publisher
Hali Publications
ISBN
9780874050455
Publish date
16th Jun 2026
Binding
Hardback
Territory
USA & Canada
Size
10.04 in x 11.42 in
Pages
256 Pages
Illustrations
250 colour, 20 b&w
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