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Item Details
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EMBROIDERED TEXTILES
A WORLD GUIDE TO TRADITIONAL PATTERNS |
| By: |
Sheila Paine |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£19.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0500288585 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780500288580 |
| Publisher: |
THAMES & HUDSON LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 September, 2010 |
| Pages: |
240 |
| Description: |
Examines the symbolism behind the motifs and patterns of embroidered textiles, from Ghanaian patchwork banners to Egyptian headshawls. This guide is suitable for those who are interested in textiles, costume or craft. |
| Synopsis: |
This beautifully illustrated book examines the fascinating symbolism behind the motifs and patterns of embroidered textiles, from Ghanaian patchwork banners to Egyptian headshawls. Complete with a glossary, dictionary of stitches, further reading and information on where to access public collections as well as how to collect textiles of one's own, this is an unrivalled guide for anyone interested in textiles, costume or craft. |
| Illustrations: |
508 illustrations, 362 in colour |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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