African Textiles: Library of Style

Spring, Christopher

ISBN 10: 0517688077 ISBN 13: 9780517688076

Published by Crescent, 1989

Language: English

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Title

African Textiles: Library of Style

Publisher

Crescent

Publication Date

1989

Language

English

ISBN 10

0517688077

ISBN 13

9780517688076

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

As New

Weight

23 ounces

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Textiles, African Art

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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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