ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science 04(156) 2026

Philadelphia, USA

Grdzelidze, M.G., Tkhelidze, N.N., Charkviani, I.J., & Gabelia, M.N.

Iconographic Sources and Their Role in the Study of Leather Materials.

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Scientific Object Identifier: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-04-156-7

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2026.04.156.7

Language: English

Citation: Grdzelidze, M.G., Tkhelidze, N.N., Charkviani, I.J., & Gabelia, M.N. (2026). Iconographic Sources and Their Role in the Study of Leather Materials. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 04 (156), 46-50. Soi: https://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-04-156-7 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2026.04.156.7

Pages: 46-50

Published: 30.04.2026

Abstract: This study explores the role of iconographic sources in the investigation of materials used in Georgian ethnographic leather products. Manuscript miniatures and visual representations are analyzed as indirect sources of information on the form, function, and structural characteristics of leather items within historical costume systems. The research combines iconographic interpretation with material-oriented analysis, focusing on the depiction of clothing, footwear, and decorative elements across different historical periods. The findings demonstrate that, despite their stylized nature, visual sources provide valuable insights into the technological and cultural aspects of leather processing and usage. The study highlights the importance of integrating art-historical and material-science approaches in order to reconstruct traditional leather products and better understand their evolution within Georgian material culture.

Key words: Georgian leather crafts; ethnographic materials; analysis of iconographic materials; leather properties; historical footwear.