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.
| ISBN: | 9780500288580 |
| Publication date: | 27th September 2010 |
| Author: | Sheila Paine |
| Illustrator: | Imogen Paine |
| Publisher: | Thames and Hudson an imprint of Thames and Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 240 pages |
| Genres: |
Fashion and textile design |
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.
Embroidered Textiles features in the following genres: Fashion and textile design
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Embroidered Textiles was written by Sheila Paine and published by Thames and Hudson an imprint of Thames and Hudson Ltd
Embroidered Textiles has 240 pages