Imperial Threads Motifs and Artisans from Turkey, Iran and IndiaWords by Dr. Mounia Chekhab Abudaya, Julia Tugwell Imperial Threads brings a new perspective to the Museum of Islamic Arts collection by showing the connection between three major dynasties Turkey, Iran and India who mark the start of the early modern period in Islamic art. Between war, diplomatic relations and political changes, precious objects were transferred across borders, whether as gifts or war booty, and artists pursued careers from one