African Textiles by John Gillow

African Textiles by John Gillow

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.

'Spectacular.. this book really does span a whole continent ... a wealth of detail in this book which would be useful and fascinating for makers of all disciplines' - Craftsman Magazine
'This lovely book is a visual feast which enriches our knowledge of the textile crafts of Africa' - The Textile Directory Online

John Gillow has spent over thirty years studying, collecting and lecturing on textiles. His books include Arts and Crafts of India (with Ilay Cooper and Barry Dawson), Indian Textiles (with Nicholas Barnard), Traditional Indonesian Textiles, World Textiles (with Bryan Sentance) and African Textiles.

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ISBN 13	9780500292211
ISBN 10	0500292213
Title	African Textiles
Author	John Gillow
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published	2016-01-18
Number of pages	240
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