Embroidered Textiles. : Traditionnal Patterns from Five Continents with a worldwide Guide to identification - Couverture souple

Paine, Sheila

 
9780500278239: Embroidered Textiles. : Traditionnal Patterns from Five Continents with a worldwide Guide to identification
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ISBN 10 : 0500278237 ISBN 13 : 9780500278239
Editeur : Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

Embroidery has been practised for thousands of years throughout the world. In the West, traditions have been subject to trade and fashion, but across the continents of the less-developed world, embroidery continues to be rooted in ancient beliefs and superstitions. This book examines in detail the symbolism of the motifs and designs of these textiles. Photographs are supported by explanatory line drawings and maps which show the colours of the intricate designs. Each motif has its own symbolic or magical significance. Also featured are a comprehensive regional guide to the identification of embroidery throughout the world, advice on collecting and details of international collections.

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Éditeur
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Date d'édition
1999
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0500278237
ISBN 13 
9780500278239
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
192
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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ISBN 10 :  0847812316 ISBN 13 :  9780847812318
Editeur : Rizzoli Intl Pubns, 1990
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