This book offers a fascinating journey through the history and culture of textiles in Africa drawn from the private collection of Karun Thakar, widely considered to be one of the best in the world.
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Duncan Clarke is an expert in African textiles. He currently runs a London-based gallery dedicated to exploring the vintage textile traditions of sub-Saharan Africa. Bernhard Gardi is Curator emeritus of the African Department at the Museum der Kulturen in Basel. Frieder Sorber is the Curator of Historical Textiles at the Fashion Museum in Antwerp and one of the world's leading experts in textiles from North Africa.
This book offers a fascinating journey through the history and culture of textiles in Africa drawn from the private collection of Karun Thakar, widely considered to be one of the best in the world.
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Vendeur : Joseph Burridge Books, Dagenham, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. 320 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour map ; 34 cm. Summary:"This book offers a fascinating journey through the history and culture of textiles in Africa drawn from the private collection of Karun Thakar, widely considered to be one of the best in the world. This collection of rare and exquisite textiles from Central, Northern, and West Africa includes weavings from Ghana, Nigeria, and the Ivory Coast; embroideries, veils, and haiks from Morocco and Tunisia; and raffia fabrics from Congo. Organized by region, each piece is dramatically photographed to highlight the extraordinary colors, patterns, and skill with which it was created. Drawn from a collection consisting of over 4,000 pieces, this book illustrates the most important textiles from the renowned collection"--Publisher's description. N° de réf. du vendeur 4BR250
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Vendeur : Marcus Campbell Art Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. 26 x 34cm 320pp near fine hardback in dust jacket. According to the publisher: "This book offers a fascinating journey through the history and culture of textiles in Africa drawn from the private collection of Karun Thakar, widely considered to be one of the best in the world. This collection of rare and exquisite textiles from Central, Northern, and West Africa includes weavings from Ghana, Nigeria, and the Ivory Coast; embroideries, veils, and haiks from Morocco and Tunisia; and raffia fabrics from Congo. Organized by region, each piece is dramatically photographed to highlight the extraordinary colors, patterns, and skill with which it was created. Drawn from a collection consisting of over 4,000 pieces, this book illustrates the most important textiles from the renowned collection".A very heavy book,may need extra postage. Near fine in near fine dustjacket. N° de réf. du vendeur 32039
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Vendeur : JuddSt.Pancras, London, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. A liitle creasing to dustwrapper top and bottom of spine.and to top of front cover. (G1). N° de réf. du vendeur c0001016
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Vendeur : BWS BKS, Ferndale, NY, Etats-Unis
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