‘The Turban' Review: Unwinding a Global History
Whatever the basis for embarking on their project, the fruit of their labors is delightful: a work full of insight, mischief, wisdom and, most pleasing of all, illustrations—65 of which are in gorgeous color, giving it the feel of a well-proportioned museum catalog.
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