Textiles, Rugs, Fabrics
PATTERNS OF INDIA: A JOURNEY THROUGH COLORS, TEXTILES, AND THE VIBRANCY OF RAJASTHAN
Written by Chitnis, Christine
It's the trip of a lifetime--a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India featuring more than 200 lush photographs depicting everday life in one of the most vibrant regions in the world. Patterns of India is a visual experience that offers intimate insights into the diverse and richly hued Western Indian culture.
EARLY ISLAMIC TEXTILES FROM ALONG THE SILK ROAD: THE AL-SABAH COLLECTION, KUWAIT
Written by Spuhler, Friedrich
The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, holds a spectacular array of ancient textiles created in Islamic lands, mostly from the ninth to the fifteenth centuries, and traded along the Silk Road, the network of ancient trade routes that linked China, Central Asia, and Byzantium for more than 1,500 years.
LENORE TAWNEY: MIRROR OF THE UNIVERSE
Recent years have seen an enormous surge of interest in fiber arts, with works made of thread on display in art museums around the world.
AFRICAN APPAREL: THREADED TRANSFORMATIONS ACROSS THE 20TH CENTURY
Written by Ryan, MacKenzie Moon
-Accompanies a major exhibition at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College (18 January-15 May 2020) -Essential reading for those interested in African textiles, jewelry, clothing, history, and cultural studies -Includes unpublished artworks from across the African continent Featuring African textiles, clothing, headwear, and jewelry, this book celebrates African dress as a product of global
BALUCHARS: THE WOVEN NARRATIVE SILKS OF BENGAL
Written by Dhamija, Jasleen
The historic Baluchar textiles of Bengal are a testament to a unique weaving tradition. Composed of the finest silk, these textiles were painstakingly woven with intricate figurative and decorative patterns. They represent more than just a textile tradition. They are a window into the socio-cultural set-up of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The transition from Nawabi to Colonial rule in Bengal has been beautifully captured through these textiles. This richly illustrated book traces the historical development of Baluchar textiles, especially saris, and the position this art form has come to acquire in the twenty-first century. By dissecting the conditions, inspirations, materials, techniques and aesthetic qualities of this weaving tradition, this book showcases how this art form traveled from Murshidabad to Bishnupur, then to Benares as well as to museums around the world.-This lavishly decorated book, featuring around 200 photographs, delineates the rich and varied history of Baluchar textiles, especially the saris -The very town that this wonderful sari bears the name of - Baluchar - is now gone, but the Baluchar sari is still alive, and is continuing to come off looms.
CARPETS OF AFGHANISTAN
Written by Parsons, Richard D
Carpets of Afghanistan is without a doubt one of the most detailed analysis of Afghanistan rug production ever published.
PILLOW GEOGRAPHY: DREAMING ACROSS AMERICA
Written by Swan, Carmel & Terrell
Not just for the design conscious homeowner, celebrities like Martha Stewart and Iris Apfel are collectors of catstudio pillowsValued at several hundred dollars, the meticulous design and craftsmanship of catstudio pillows reinforce their status as fine art objects, not just home furnishings or decorationsThe book, as the first catalog of catstudio's work, is perfect for anyone who has ever lived
CLOTH THAT CHANGED THE WORLD: THE ART AND FASHION OF INDIAN CHINTZ
The story of India's exuberantly colored textiles that made their mark on design, technology, and trade around the world
WITH PLEASURE: PATTERN AND DECORATION IN AMERICAN ART 1972-1985
A timely and expansive survey of a groundbreaking American art movement that overturned aesthetic hierarchies in a riot of color and ornamentation
BOOK OF BATIK
Written by Kerlogue, Fiona
This is the definitive study of Indonesian batik, a glorious textile art and famed cloth rich in symbolism, now in demand all over the world. With over 200 photographs, The Book of Batik explores the origins of batik, the materials and methods of production, regional traditions and differences, motifs and meanings, modern influences, batik as costume and as an art form.
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