Silk in Africa (Fabric Folios)
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (638 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0714125636 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 88 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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Chris Spring and Julie Hudson have both traveled in Africa and are the joint authors of North African Textiles. They are curators in the Department of Ethnography at the British Museum.
These range from textiles commissioned by royalty to multi-coloured burial shrouds.. Focusing on over 30 pieces from the British Museum's collection, it brings together traditions of silk weaving and embroidery from throughout the African continent. This text explores the rich and diverse range of silk and textiles from Africa
"Contents" according to 2crazyContents 2crazy4books2 Silk in Africa by Chris Spring & Julie HudsonOversize Paperback (Fabric folios series)This is a book loaded with beautiful pictures to be appreciated by weavers or embroiderers. Many pictures of fabric details. "The rich and diverse range of silk textiles from Africa is an unexpected revelation. This book focuses on over thirty pieces from the British Museum's spectacular collection, bringing together forthe first time the highly distinctive traditions of silk weaving and embroidery from throughout the African continent. All the p. books2. Silk in Africa by Chris Spring & Julie HudsonOversize Paperback (Fabric folios series)This is a book loaded with beautiful pictures to be appreciated by weavers or embroiderers. Many pictures of fabric details. "The rich and diverse range of silk textiles from Africa is an unexpected revelation. This book focuses on over thirty pieces from the British Museum's spectacular collection, bringing together forthe first time the highly distinctive traditions of silk weaving and embroidery from throughout the African continent. All the p
All rights reserved. From Booklist There is no better authority on world textiles than the British Museum. Barbara JacobsCopyright © American Library Association. The transformation of that expertise--and the accompanying visuals--can be found in the latest entry in the Fabric Folios series. Desert countries emphasize the luxuriousness of silk in much more complicated hues and decorations than those south of the U.S. The formatting is this: first, an introduction to the history, tradition, textiles, and decorative motifs in Africa; and then100 or so actual all-in-color samples. All illustrations are well labeled with dimensions and descriptions; a glossary and bibliography wrap up these very accessible introductions to ethnic fabrics. Selected reading and museum accession numbers are appended. border