The Centre for the Study of Islamic Manuscripts
Amparo R. de Torres Article contents:National effortsTraining programmesInternational assistance programmesProfessional meetingsInformation networkSummary "Preventive conservation involves not only the control of the env...
Ann Seibert Article contents:What, why and how?Basic premises for preservationManagement of risks to collectionsSlowing deterioration and stabilising collectionsSelection of materials for conservation treatmentTraining o...
Mahdī ͑Atīqī Article contents:The traditional approach to repairing damaged paperSubstances used for staining paperAgglutinatesThick paper (Pasteboard) Before embarking on this study, we should point out that we do not a...
The Usefulness of an International Database Werner Schwartz Looking at the poor state of some manuscripts, or even of whole manuscript collections anybody will think of preservation. Naturally, this means preserving the ...
Nasry Iskander Article contents:AbstractIntroductionDiscussion and resultsConclusionBibliography Abstract The paper presents the effects on ancient manuscripts of various environmental conditions such as air-pollution, p...
Ursula Dreibholz Article contents: History General Information Parchment Condition Conservation treatment Classification Permanent storageAppendixBibliography History The west wall of the Great Mosque of Sana'a, the capi...
David Jacobs and Barbara Rodgers Article contents:IntroductionComparison of repair methodsMaterialsThe repair methodSewingEndpapersBackings, linings, and hollowsBoards and coveringsCover design and decorationCare and sto...
Murād al-Rammāḥ Article contents:Kairouan and its contributions to cultureThe ancient library of Kairouan and its treasuresThe history of the ancient library of KairouanMethods of preservation in the ancient library of K...
Tony Bish Article contents: > Introduction > Fragments > Fumigation > Frames > Conclusion Introduction In the autumn of 1986, I was asked by Lawrence Conrad if l could travel to Jerusalem to prepare a Cons...
Mohamed Bencherifa There is no doubt that the Muslims attained a high degree of versatility and mastery in the production of manuscripts, as is demonstrated in the diversity of works which they devoted to this fine and n...