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AFRICAN TEXTILES
COLOUR AND CREATIVITY ACROSS A CONTINENT |
| By: |
John Gillow |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£25.00 |
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£18.25 |
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£6.75 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0500292213 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780500292211 |
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Currently 11 available |
| Publisher: |
THAMES & HUDSON LTD |
| Pub. date: |
18 January, 2016 |
| Pages: |
240 |
| Description: |
With a survey of African textiles on the market, this book illustrates over 570 spectacular colour photographs the traditional, hand crafted, indigenous textiles of the whole continent. It provides a wealth of information on the rich art of African textiles. |
| Synopsis: |
Now available in a compact paperback edition, this book remains the most comprehensive survey of African textiles on the market today, illustrating in over 570 spectacular colour photographs the traditional, handcrafted, indigenous textiles of the whole continent. Covering, region by region, the handmade textiles of West, North, East, Central and Southern Africa, African Textiles outlines the vast array of techniques used as well as the different types of loom, materials and dyes that help to create these sumptuous textiles. With a useful glossary and map, a guide to collections open to the public, and suggestions for further reading, this book provides a wealth of information on the rich art of African textiles. |
| Illustrations: |
585 illustrations, 572 in colour |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Thames & Hudson Ltd |
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Returnable |
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