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Indian Textiles
by John Gillow & Nicholas Barnard

Publisher Thames & Hudson
Edition Hardback

A completely redesigned and expanded edition of a classic study, now in a larger format and including new chapters on Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The authors have traveled thousands of miles in a country they know intimately to gather information and photographs of tribal and folk textiles woven for use within the family, as well as of workshop production in villages and towns. They examine the cultural background to the textiles: the history, from the earliest civilizations to Post-Independence; the materials, including silks, cottons, and wool; and the techniques of weaving, printing, painting, and tie-dye. An array of 365 photographs, 335 in color, including over one hundred new images, provides an unrivaled visual presentation of the textiles.

Price: £29.95

Textiles of Central and South America
by Angela Thompson

Publisher The Crowood Press
Edition Hardback

The rich textile traditions of Central and South America date back to pre-Hispanic Conquest times. This fascinating book looks at both the differences and the similarities between the weaving and textile techniques and traditions of the various Latin American countries, and explores the symbolic meanings of the designs woven into or imprinted onto the cloth.

Price: £20.00

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