Plates printed on better paper. Engelsk text. Contents: Preface; List of Illustrations; Introductory; A Review of Sweden’s Inntercourse with the East; Documentary Evidence about the use of Oriental Textiles; Silk Woven Fabrics; Embroideries; Carpets; Appendix; Catalogue (Explanation of some Technical Terms; Chinese Silk Fabrics, Nos 1-30; Persian Silk Fabrics, Nos 31-43; Indian Woven Sashes, Nos 44-46; Turkish Silk Fabrics, Nos 47-72; Mongolian Chinese Fabrics, Nos 73-74; Crim Tatarian Letter Sacks, Nos 75-102; Heavy Embroideries, Nos 103-128; Light Embroideries, Nos 129-167; Addenda, Nos 168-169); Index of Specimens Treated; Index of Personal Names; Bibliography; Plates 1-86.