African Textiles (Treasury of Decorative Art) - Softcover

Spring, Christopher

 
9781559211628: African Textiles (Treasury of Decorative Art)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1559211628 ISBN 13: 9781559211628
Publisher: Moyer Bell Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

Whereas textiles in many parts of the world are used simply as clothing, in Africa their uses are extremely diverse, ranging from tent awnings to bed covers and bridal wear. Historically, cloth was frequently used as currency and can still indicate the owner's wealth and standing in the community. In this fascinating book, Christopher Spring places African textiles in context and describes how the weaving methods in different parts of the country affected the type of cloth produced, including the use of dyes, the importance of certain colors, and the way designs may be interpreted. The weaving tradition still flourishes, and the examples illustrated here provide a revealing insight to African culture and traditions.

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About the Author

Christopher Spring is Curator of the African Collection at the Museum of Mankind, in the Ethnography Department of the British Museum, London.

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Publisher
Moyer Bell Ltd
Publication date
1997
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1559211628
ISBN 13 
9781559211628
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
63

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