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.
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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.
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Very Good in Near Fine jacket. Thames & Hudson, 2008. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Illustrated with 100s of examples of beautiful folk embroidery. Clean bright pages in like new, sturdy red covers. Front endpage has been removed. In glossy fresh jacket. Oversize and heavy. Benefits the Friends of the Albany, Ca Library..
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Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 0500288585. Slight edge rubbing, with minor wear at corners. Clean, bright and tight.; 4to 11"-13" tall; 240 pages.