African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent - Hardcover

John Gillow

 
9780500511442: African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0500511446 ISBN 13: 9780500511442
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 2003

Synopsis

Encompassing the enormous range of traditional, hand-crafted textiles from every region of Africa, this illustrated volume explores the materials, dyes, decorations and techniques of the people who create them. Five sections cover the major geographical areas and examine the materials, dyes, decorations and techniques that characterize them. John Gillow has conducted first-hand research across the continent, recording everything from the simplest items designed for everyday use to sumptuous garments required for major life events, such as births and funerals, marriages and coming-of-age ceremonies.

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About the Author

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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Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0500511446
ISBN 13 
9780500511442
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
240

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