Embroidered Textiles by Sheila Paine
The global range is as remarkable as the variety of materials and motifs on display. Each textile--from Sumatran sarong to Ghanaian banner to Native American pouch and Guatemalan trousers--bears its own distinctive designs The book covers all aspects of the subject: key regional items, cuts, fabrics, stitches, and mythological, religious, and spiritual symbols. Complete with a glossary, a dictionary of stitches, and information on public collections as well as how to collect textiles of one's own, this is an unrivaled guide for anyone interested in textiles, costume, or craft.
'For lovers of embroidery, collectors of stitch, and even artists working in the medium, this study of pattern will provide rich pickings as it explores the symbolism of magic, myth, religion, rites and rituals that intertwine with the meaning of embroidery' - Embroidery
Sheila Paine is a world expert on textiles and tribal societies. Her previous books include Amulets:AWorld of Secret Powers and Charming.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500288580 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500288585 |
| Title | Embroidered Textiles |
| Author | Sheila Paine |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-09-27 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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