Karun Thakar (27 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Chintz explores one of the world's most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces. Chintz explores the historic importance of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, drawing on the Karun Thakar Collection. Assembled over thirty years, the collection comprises over two hundred examples, many of which have featured in significant museum exhibitions. With contributions from leading scholars and curators, including from the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book examines the historical significance of Indian printed cottons and their influence on global trade from the 14th century onward, and includes examples found in Sri Lanka, Japan and throughout Europe. The book provides insights into the artistry of Indian designers and the enduring legacy of this textile tradition, making it a valuable resource for those with an interest in art history, textile design and global cultural exchange. AUTHOR: A prolific collector and researcher of textiles, Karun Thakar has refined his discerning approach over forty years, building one of the most important private collections in the world. He believes that every textile in his collection has a story to tell about the people who made it and the way that they lived. He lends and donates pieces to international museums to deepen the understanding of what they mean and the cultures to which they belong. Through cloth and his wider collection, he hopes to contribute to a wider understanding of postcolonial narratives. A key aspect of his collecting, exhibiting and publishing is to present objects, such as domestic embroidery, that are not represented in museum collections, and to engage a new audience and demographic through these objects and their many untold narratives. He believes that exploring people's histories through the medium of cloth offers an ideal way to address difficult and complex topics both contemporary and historical. He has published seven books about his collection, and in 2021 launched the Karun Thakar Fund at the V&A. The fund offers scholarships and grants of up to 10,000 to students, early career researchers and emerging practitioners working anywhere in the world on any aspect of Asian or African textiles and dress. SELLING POINTS: . Pieces from the collection have been included in three major museum shows since 2020 . Details the best private collection of Indian chintz in Europe, arguably the world . The collection ranges in date from the 14th century through to the 20th century, and includes examples that only exist in museum collections . The contributing authors include all the leading museum curators and researchers in this field 300 colour illustrations Chintz explores one of the worlds most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Chintz explores one of the world's most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces. Chintz explores the historic importance of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, drawing on the Karun Thakar Collection. Assembled over thirty years, the collection comprises over two hundred examples, many of which have featured in significant museum exhibitions. With contributions from leading scholars and curators, including from the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book examines the historical significance of Indian printed cottons and their influence on global trade from the 14th century onward, and includes examples found in Sri Lanka, Japan and throughout Europe. The book provides insights into the artistry of Indian designers and the enduring legacy of this textile tradition, making it a valuable resource for those with an interest in art history, textile design and global cultural exchange. AUTHOR: A prolific collector and researcher of textiles, Karun Thakar has refined his discerning approach over forty years, building one of the most important private collections in the world. He believes that every textile in his collection has a story to tell about the people who made it and the way that they lived. He lends and donates pieces to international museums to deepen the understanding of what they mean and the cultures to which they belong. Through cloth and his wider collection, he hopes to contribute to a wider understanding of postcolonial narratives. A key aspect of his collecting, exhibiting and publishing is to present objects, such as domestic embroidery, that are not represented in museum collections, and to engage a new audience and demographic through these objects and their many untold narratives. He believes that exploring people's histories through the medium of cloth offers an ideal way to address difficult and complex topics both contemporary and historical. He has published seven books about his collection, and in 2021 launched the Karun Thakar Fund at the V&A. The fund offers scholarships and grants of up to 10,000 to students, early career researchers and emerging practitioners working anywhere in the world on any aspect of Asian or African textiles and dress. SELLING POINTS: . Pieces from the collection have been included in three major museum shows since 2020 . Details the best private collection of Indian chintz in Europe, arguably the world . The collection ranges in date from the 14th century through to the 20th century, and includes examples that only exist in museum collections . The contributing authors include all the leading museum curators and researchers in this field 300 colour illustrations Chintz explores one of the worlds most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

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Couverture rigide. Condition: Comme neuf. Edition originale. Relié, 208 pages, illustré en couleur, le livre est quasi neuf, juste une petite pliure sur le coin supérieur droit très anodine.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 400 pages. 13.39x11.82x11.81 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Chintz explores one of the world's most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces.Chintz explores the historic importance of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, drawing on the Karun Thakar Collection. Assembled over thirty years, the collection comprises over two hundred examples, many of which have featured in significant museum exhibitions. With contributions from leading scholars and curators, including from the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book examines the historical significance of Indian printed cottons and their influence on global trade from the 14th century onward, and includes examples found in Sri Lanka, Japan and throughout Europe. The book provides insights into the artistry of Indian designers and the enduring legacy of this textile tradition, making it a valuable resource for those with an interest in art history, textile design and global cultural exchange.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Book in 1st class condition. Pages look unused. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 2015, See images for condition. [ ABOUT THE BOOK ] Indian Cotton Textiles: Seven Centuries of Chintz from the Karun Thakar Collection Book by Guy, John, Karun Thakar | Indian Cotton Textiles: Seven Centuries of Chintz from the Karun Thakar Collection explores Indian textiles through the collecting and study of Karun Thakar. His interest began in childhood, with Bollywood film cards and visits to Delhi's flea markets in search of silver jewellery, small bronzes and English books. Growing up around his mother's couture shop, he learned sewing, embroidery, knitting and crochet, and later developed a particular interest in antique Banjara embroideries. | Thakar's research grew through visits to museums, antique markets and fairs in Britain and Europe, as well as travels to India, Pakistan, Nepal, Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia and Ghana to acquire stock and understand textile production. The book focuses on Indian cotton textiles and chintz, reflecting his study of printed and painted fabrics and the histories, skills and human use embodied in cloth. It draws on the collection he assembled by seeking out, examining and living with textiles from different places. (MP).…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Chintz explores one of the world's most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces. Chintz explores the historic importance of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, drawing on the Karun Thakar Collection. Assembled over thirty years, the collection comprises over two hundred examples, many of which have featured in significant museum exhibitions. With contributions from leading scholars and curators, including from the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book examines the historical significance of Indian printed cottons and their influence on global trade from the 14th century onward, and includes examples found in Sri Lanka, Japan and throughout Europe. The book provides insights into the artistry of Indian designers and the enduring legacy of this textile tradition, making it a valuable resource for those with an interest in art history, textile design and global cultural exchange. AUTHOR: A prolific collector and researcher of textiles, Karun Thakar has refined his discerning approach over forty years, building one of the most important private collections in the world. He believes that every textile in his collection has a story to tell about the people who made it and the way that they lived. He lends and donates pieces to international museums to deepen the understanding of what they mean and the cultures to which they belong. Through cloth and his wider collection, he hopes to contribute to a wider understanding of postcolonial narratives. A key aspect of his collecting, exhibiting and publishing is to present objects, such as domestic embroidery, that are not represented in museum collections, and to engage a new audience and demographic through these objects and their many untold narratives. He believes that exploring people's histories through the medium of cloth offers an ideal way to address difficult and complex topics both contemporary and historical. He has published seven books about his collection, and in 2021 launched the Karun Thakar Fund at the V&A. The fund offers scholarships and grants of up to 10,000 to students, early career researchers and emerging practitioners working anywhere in the world on any aspect of Asian or African textiles and dress. SELLING POINTS: . Pieces from the collection have been included in three major museum shows since 2020 . Details the best private collection of Indian chintz in Europe, arguably the world . The collection ranges in date from the 14th century through to the 20th century, and includes examples that only exist in museum collections . The contributing authors include all the leading museum curators and researchers in this field 300 colour illustrations Chintz explores one of the worlds most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …

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207 pp.; c.200 colour plates, glossary, bibliography. Stuttgart, 2015. Hbk. Meisen Silk was produced in Japan from the late nineteenth century and became particularly popular between 1910 and 1940. Meisen was an innovative, quick and cost-effective dye and weaving method with the effect of labor-intensive and multicolored traditional kasuri ikat fabric. The meisen kimonos that were produced en masse were the first affordable ready-to-wear kimonos. Designed by a young generation of Japanese textile designers who synthesized classic Japanese design with the influence of Western design movements, the patterns still look fresh and original today and represent a little-known study in textile design of the early twentieth century. As eminent fashion garments, meisen kimonos would be replaced with the next new fashion after just a season or two. Thus many of them were stored in excellent condition and were even passed down as heirlooms. In recent years they have resurfaced and are now enjoying the high esteem bestowed on them by collectors. KEYWORDS: 023 Textiles 027 Japan - Textiles.…

Hardcover. 4°, cart.edit., pp.207, ill.n.t.

Colour map and photographic illustrations, 224pp, bibliography. 32.5 x 24cm. A little rubbed covers, a very good hardback copy.