Author : Charllotte Kwon
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,80 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Embroidery
ISBN : 9780500518373
The first English-language survey of the intricate embroidery and colorful dyes of Banjara textiles, among the most dazzling produced in India
Author : Rosemary Crill
Publisher : Victoria & Albert Museum
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,82 MB
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781851778539
"Published to accompany the exhibition The Fabric of India at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, from 3 October 2015 to 10 January 2016"--Title page verso.
Author : Nasreen Askari
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,89 MB
Release : 2024-03-21
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781913645571
An updated edition of an essential resource on the textile crafts of Sindh. The textile crafts of Sindh are amongst the oldest in South Asia. A kaleidoscope of color, mirrors, and embroidery, Sindhi textiles feature motifs of desert flowers, peacocks, scorpions, and sand dunes. The Flowering Desert explores the history, craftsmanship, styles, and stitches of textiles from Sindh in Pakistan, which, according to some scholars, was the crucible in which the textile traditions of Gujarat and Rajasthan were forged. It focuses on a spectacular private collection, parts of which have been exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London and the National Museums of Scotland. In addition to sumptuous photography of 120 remarkable objects--from tunics and turban sashes to dowry bags and animal adornments--the book includes essays on the history of the region, its ethnic groups, and their differing styles, as well as on the numerous stitches used in Sindhi embroidery. This is a revised second edition of the best-selling book which incorporates new and additional material as well as an expanded glossary, which will be of interest to both collectors and scholars.
Author : Shashishekhar Gopal Deogaonkar
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,92 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Lambadi (Indic people)
ISBN : 9788170224334
Social life and customs of the Lambadi, nomadic tribe in Vidarbha Region, Maharashtra.
Author : John Gillow
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,54 MB
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0500291187
"[A] handsome digest of commercial, tribal, and folk textiles." —Fiberarts The production of textiles in India continues to flourish just as it has for many centuries. The interactions of indigenous tribes, invaders, traders, and explorers throughout history has built a culture legendary for its variety and color. From the Rann of Kutch to the Coromandel coast, handloom weavers, block printers, painters, dyers, and embroiderers are creating the most extraordinary textiles. This all-encompassing survey of textiles from every region of the Indian subcontinent runs the gamut of commercial, tribal, and folk textiles. The authors first place them in context by examining the cultural background: the history, the materials, and the techniques—weaving, printing, painting, and tie-dye. They then give a detailed region-by-region account of traditional textiles production, including chapters on Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. A dazzling array of images provides an unsurpassed visual representation of the textiles, while a detailed reference section with further reading, museums, and information on technical terms completes this essential guide.
Author : Jean Draper
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 41,58 MB
Release : 2018-10-26
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1849945152
The hugely accomplished textile artist Jean Draper gives an invaluable guide to designing and working with pattern in textile art. Jean goes back to basics with simple dots and lines, demonstrating how even basic squares, circles and triangles can have a stunning impact in stitch and textiles. She provides practical and simple instructions for developing and experimenting with pattern, using grids, symmetry, rotation and repeats. Jean draws inspiration from patterns around the world, from West African Kente Cloth to the Gee’s Bend quilts of Alabama. There are instructions on creating bands and borders, strip patchwork and strip piecing, plus an extended study of Banjara stitched textiles. Natural patterns from plants and flowers also offer exciting opportunities for stitch, and Jean explores important design emblems such a the Tree of Life alongside other stitched flower forms. Finally, the ornamentation of the body provides many unique and striking ways to interpret the human form in stitch. Pattern is everywhere and can be used to stunning effect, taking your textile art to the next level. This fascinating and exciting guide brings together inspiration, design methods and stitching techniques to help you develop truly great textile art.
Author : John Guy
Publisher : Prestel Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,3 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Clothing and dress
ISBN : 9783791349312
This dazzling array of Indian textiles from one of the world's most important and eclectic private collections contains many images never before published. Anyone interested in textiles, Indian and Asian art, interior design, or cultural history will find inspiration in this beautiful volume.
Author : Noorjehan Bilgrami
Publisher : White orchid books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 28,24 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Design
ISBN : 9789748299105
This is a study of ajrak, the famous double-printed cotton cloth of Sindh, in Pakistan. It describes the 20 laborious stages of production and identifies the craftsmen who still practise this ancient tradition.
Author : Harald Böhmer
Publisher :
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 10,17 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Color in textile crafts
ISBN : 9783936713015
Author : Avalon Fotheringham
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,20 MB
Release : 2019-04-16
Category : Art
ISBN : 0500480427
This vibrant volume showcases a stunning collection of Indian textiles from the V&A, and explores in depth their history, production techniques, and designs. Textiles have a long and distinguished history on the Indian subcontinent, from the dazzling woven silks worn by royalty to the simple block-printed patterns worn by the masses. Drawing from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s world-class collection, this beautiful and informative reference features breathtaking and varied textile designs, techniques, and colors. Each piece is examined in detail through close-up shots of the fabric and patterns, and demonstrates different weaving techniques, allowing readers to see precisely how the textile was made. Divided into three chapters by pattern style—“Floral,” “Figurative,” and “Geometric”—each chapter comprises an introduction to the style’s history along with its intended use. This authoritative volume overflows with distinctive colors and patterns to inspire and inform the reader about the history of Indian textiles and patterns, their intended use, and the methods by which they were made.
