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Batima Zaurbekova: Weaving the Soul of Kazakhstan

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Batima Zaurbekova: Weaving the Soul of Kazakhstan is a captivating retrospective celebrating the life and work of one of Kazakhstan’s most distinguished contemporary artists. Spanning decades of creative achievement, this beautifully produced volume offers an intimate exploration of Zaurbekova’s ...
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The Classics Collection

Batima Zaurbekova: Weaving the Soul of Kazakhstan

$120
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Page count

260 pages

Number of illustrations

Over 150

Language

English

Released on

August 2026

Dimensions

W 10 x L 13 x D 1.5 in

Cover materials

Linen Hardcover

ISBN

9781649807243

Weight

5.51 lb

Author

Yaffa Assouline

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