Dr Karin Scheper’s detailed drawing reveals the structure and terminology of a traditional Islamic manuscript slipcase. Featured in our paper on Islamic slipcases in Suave Mechanicals Vol. 8, it supports accurate documentation and conservation practice.
The silk examples in this blog are very beautiful- in Aceh and West Sumatra plain white cotton manuscript 'envelope' bags have also been found - this is from @britishlibrary Or 16764
Islamic manuscript bags are rarely studied—but they hold key evidence for how books were used, valued, and preserved. From embroidered silk to handwoven wool, these enclosures reveal a hidden layer of manuscript culture. Read more https://t.co/cD5tUQ71Fo
Looking back to 2023: three days spent at @craifonsantic with conservators and librarians studying Eastern Mediterranean bindings. Many thanks to Giorgos Boudalis for delivering such an engaging course with @Ligatus_UAL.
I adapted Mamluk doublures to strengthen the attachment of a 17th-century Islamic manuscript from the Franciscan Archives in Valletta. This project was sponsored by @barakat_org. Read more in my latest blog https://t.co/dtiGXIID4R
I am pleased that my essay, which I wrote in collaboration with Paul Hepworth and @karinscheper, is featured in Suave Mechanicals: Essays on the History of Bookbinding, Volume 8. 'Between Bag and Box: Characteristics and Conservation Issues of the Islamic Slipcase'.
I will be presenting my research on Islamic slipcases (Berlin Wetzstein I 78) for the Frederick Bearman Research Grant
@RAS_Soc on the 11th December. The lecture will be followed by a festive drinks reception🎄https://t.co/5AgAQRq73s
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