The sari : styles, patterns, history, techniques / Linda Lynton

Lynton, Linda

ISBN 10: 0500283788 / ISBN 13: 9780500283783

Published by London : Thames & Hudson, 2002

About this Item

Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Physical description: 208 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm. Notes: Originally published: 1995; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Lifting the veil -- The Western region -- The Eastern region -- The North-east and the Himalayas -- The Eastern Deccan -- The South -- The Western Deccan -- Iconography -- Glossary of Indian terms -- Glossary of textile terms -- Sari in Indian languages -- Table of sari measurements -- Chronology. Subjects: Saris; Clothing and dress India; Textile design India; Saris South Asia; Costume South Asia; Costume; Fashion. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The sari : styles, patterns, history, techniques / Linda Lynton
• Publisher: London : Thames & Hudson
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0500283788
• ISBN 13: 9780500283783
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Weight: 1 kilogram

About this title

Synopsis

The Sari is one of the most beautiful and versatile garments ever invented. The pages of this book, filled with dazzling photographs and line drawings of hundreds of sari types, reflect this immense diversity, and show how each garment is in itself a brilliantly crafted work of art. Features include: * A comprehensive guide to the sari's symbols, patterns and motifs * Hundreds of photographs of many unusual saris * Diagrams of over forty sari types * A uniquely useful reference section that includes translations of over 400 Indian words and concepts * Glossary of textile terms * Information on museum collections * Bibiliography, detailed chronology and a table of sari measurements

About the Author

Linda Lynton is an award-winning writer and a leading expert on ethnic textiles. She lectures extensively on the sari and other textiles throughout the United States.