Routledge Decentering Fashion on the Silk Roads - Central Asia Textiles

Decentering Fashion on the Silk Roads examines the dynamic relationship between fashion, textile craft, heritage and sustainability across Central Asia. This Routledge publication brings together insights from fashion academics, designers and practitioners who have travelled through Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, alongside perspectives from those working within the region. The book reveals how traditional local textile craft practices can guide the modern fashion industry towards greater sustainability and responsible production methods. By centring the voices and techniques of Central Asian artisans, it challenges conventional fashion narratives and demonstrates practical pathways for integrating heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design innovation.