Costumes and Textiles of Royal India - Hardcover

Kumar, Ritu; Muscat, Cathy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0903432552 ISBN 13: 9780903432559

Publisher: Christies Wine Pubns, 1999

Synopsis

For centuries, the ruling dynasties of India promoted the skills of spinners, weavers, dyers, printers and embroiderers, commissioning textiles from renowned centres of excellence across the subcontinent. Delicate muslins from Dacca, fine silk brocades from Varanasi, complex woollen weaves from Kashmir, intricate gold embroideries from Lahore - all were transformed into costumes fit for kings and courtiers. After years spent searching for the last surviving examples of traditional court clothing, designer Ritu Kumar has uncovered a wealth of costumes. Her book is a celebration of thousands of years of craft tradition and a testimony to the survival of the world's richest textile repertoire.

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About the Author:

Ritu Kumar is one of India's foremost designers, who has developed a unique style combining the ancient traditions of Indian craftsmanship with contemporary innovations. She began her work many years ago in a small village near Calcutta with just four hand-block printers and a couple of tables. Rita Kumar has gone a long way towards redefining the word 'fashion' in the Indian context. She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for fashion and her commitment to the revival and continuation of traditional craftsmanship.

About this edition

• Publisher: Christies Wine Pubns
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0903432552
• ISBN 13: 9780903432559
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272