African Textiles : Colour and Creativity Across a Continent

Name: African Textiles
Brand: Thames & Hudson Ltd
SKU: 9780500292211
Price: 4900 KES
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ISBN: 9780500292211

by John Gillow

Book Details

Format Paperback / softback

ISBN-10 0500292213

ISBN-13 9780500292211

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd

Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Jan 18th, 2016

Print length 240 Pages

Weight 1,202 grams

Dimensions 21.90 x 27.70 x 2.00 cms

Product Classification: Textile arts and artworks Textile artworks Fashion & textiles: design Fashion and textile design

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With a survey of African textiles on the market, this book illustrates over 570 spectacular colour photographs the traditional, hand crafted, indigenous textiles of the whole continent. It provides a wealth of information on the rich art of African textiles.

Now available in a compact paperback edition, this book remains the most comprehensive survey of African textiles on the market today, illustrating in over 570 spectacular colour photographs the traditional, handcrafted, indigenous textiles of the whole continent. Covering, region by region, the handmade textiles of West, North, East, Central and Southern Africa, African Textiles outlines the vast array of techniques used as well as the different types of loom, materials and dyes that help to create these sumptuous textiles. With a useful glossary and map, a guide to collections open to the public, and suggestions for further reading, this book provides a wealth of information on the rich art of African textiles.

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