Abigail Rose & Lily Too
Selvedge Magazine Issue 123 - Silk Road
Camel caravans crossing desert dunes, merchants trading silks at bazaars – these are the stereotypical images that come to mind when we think of the Silk Roads. But the reality goes far beyond these tropes. Rather than a single trade route from East to West, the Silk Roads comprised overlapping networks linking communities across Asia, Africa, and Europe, from Japan to Britain, Scandinavia to Madagascar.
In this issue, we take Uzbekistan as a pivot point from which to explore Central Asia, from Almaty in Kazakhstan to Istanbul in Türkiye. We highlight stories of textiles from across the continent that underpin the importance of Central Asia to the history and future of textiles. Uzbekistan, our focus, is a country with not only a rich and complex textile history but also a new generation of artists and designers who have grown up free from Soviet dominance – they are rediscovering their heritage and reinterpreting the traditions for an international market. As emerging makers, their skill and will reassure me that they are the ones to watch over the coming decade.
The mission of these talented individuals is aided by the forward-thinking government, whose stated aim is to rebrand Islam, shed its associations with violence, and reclaim its pillars of education, tolerance, and generosity. The regular craft and culture festivals across the region welcome visitors from around the world. The government’s significant investment in the arts and culture testify to their commitment to supporting the cultural renaissance. As we in the West re-examine our imperial past, Central Asia is building equitable relationships.
Although Uzbekistan still produces cotton on an industrial scale and the scars of the Soviet decades are visible not only in the roller-printed cottons that line Ikat chapans but also in the environmental disaster that has devastated the Aral Sea, the future looks bright due to the tenacity of the people. Curating this issue has been a joy and has whet my appetite to explore this region further. I am indebted to the generosity of collaborators, including Mr. Ravshan Usmanov, the Uzbek ambassador in London; Azizbek Murtazaev, president of the World Craft Council, Asia Pacific; Aizhan Bekkulova, chair of the Union of Artisans of Kazakhstan; and Christine Martens, Central Asian textile researcher and teacher, whose generosity has made this issue possible.
Polly Leonard, Founder
Note that the following information is intended for use as a general guideline. Sizing and fit are approximate and may vary by designer.
Women's clothing size conversion chart
| Size (US) | Numeric Size (US) |
France | Italy | UK | Japan | Denim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0 | 34 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 23 |
| XS | 2 | 36 | 38 | 6 | 5 | 24-25 |
| S | 4 | 38 | 40 | 8 | 7 | 26-27 |
| M | 6 | 40 | 42 | 10 | 9 | 27-28 |
| L | 8 | 42 | 44 | 12 | 11 | 29-30 |
| XL | 10 | 44 | 46 | 14 | 13 | 31-32 |
| XXL | 12 | 46 | 48 | 16 | 15 | 32-33 |
Women's clothing measurement guide
Shown in inches
| Size (US) | Bust | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 32" | 25" | 35" |
| 2 | 33" | 26" | 36" |
| 4 | 34" | 27" | 37" |
| 6 | 35" | 28" | 38" |
| 8 | 36" | 29" | 39" |
| 10 | 37" | 30" | 40" |
| 12 | 38.5" | 31.5" | 41.5" |
| Size (US) | Bust | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 80 | 62.5 | 87.5 |
| 2 | 82.5 | 65 | 90 |
| 4 | 85 | 67.5 | 92.5 |
| 6 | 87.5 | 70 | 95 |
| 8 | 90 | 72.5 | 97.5 |
| 10 | 92.5 | 75 | 100 |
| 12 | 96.25 | 78.75 | 103.75 |
Infant clothing size guide
| Size | Age | Height (in) | Height (cm) | Weight (kg) | Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XX-Small | 0–3 Month | 22"–24" | 56–62 cm | 5.7 kg | 12.6 lbs |
| X-Small | 3–6 Month | 24"–27" | 62–68 cm | 7.4 kg | 16.3 lbs |
| Small | 6-9 Month | 27"–29" | 68–74 cm | 8.8 kg | 19.4 lbs |
| Medium | 9–12 Month | 29"–32" | 74–80 cm | 9.9 kg | 21.8 lbs |
| Large | 12–18 Month | 32"–34" | 80–86 cm | 11.3 kg | 24.9 lbs |
| X-Large | 18–24 Month | 34"–36" | 86–92 cm | 12.4 kg | 27.3 lbs |
| XX-Large | 24-36 Month | 36"–38" | 92–98 cm | 13.9 kg | 30.6 lbs |
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If you are not completely satisfied you may initiate a return or exchange. Items must be returned in their original unused, unwashed condition and with tags still attached. Upon request, time extensions can be made available for holiday gifts and special circumstances.
Any item purchased on sale is considered FINAL SALE and is not eligible for return, exchange or store credit, including items sold at promotional discount. We do not offer price adjustments for prior purchases.
Our in-store returns policy is for store credit or exchange only within 14 days of purchase. If you are purchasing a gift in-store we can issue a gift receipt which will have a longer return window to accommodate holidays and birthdays. Store credit can be used both in-store and online and does not expire.
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If your item is elligable for return (ie not a final sale item) you may return for an exchange or refund. We require the return to be initiated within 7 business days of receipt and that the item be shipped back to us within a few days of our email correspondence to avoid a restocking fee.
Step 1:
Exchanges: Please email us at abigailrosestore@gmail.com to request an exchange and to reserve the item you are wishing to exchange your purchase for.
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Step 2:
Once approved you can mail the item back to us at:
Abigail Rose & Lily Too, 71 S Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960.
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Refunds will be initiated to your original form of payment when we receive your return. Due to the nature of our small business, any return shipping and promotional "free shipping" that we have paid will be deducted from the refund. Similarly, if you paid shipping, we will not refund your shipping costs. Store credit and exchanges will be initiated upon receipt of returned items (in as new, with tags, unworn and undamaged condition).
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