African Textiles: Color and Creativity Across a Continent
By John Gillow.
Description
This is an authoritative survey of textile arts―unique and collectible rugs, tapestries, garments, and more―from all parts of Africa. Five sections detail the textile history and traditions of west, north, east, central, and southern Africa, examining materials, dyes, decorations, patterns, and techniques.African Textiles is an authoritative survey of textile arts--unique and collectible rugs, tapestries, garments, and much more--from across the continent. John Gillow has traveled extensively throughout Africa, uncovering the dazzling range of traditional, handcrafted, indigenous textiles f...
ISBN(s)
0500288003, 9780500288009
