Costumes and Textiles of Royal India

Kumar, Ritu (author); Muscat, Cathy (ed.)

ISBN 10: 0903432552 / ISBN 13: 9780903432559

Published by Christie's Books, 1999

About this Item

The book has shelfwear to the edges and corners of the covers including light fading and a torn bottom corner on the front cover, a shifted spine, loose hinges, and an overall light aging to the edges of the pages, otherwise the book is in very good condition with crisp, unmarked pages, a tight binding, and vibrant, glossy images throughout. The dustjacket has light rubbing and surface scratching to both covers, shelfwear to the edges and corners of the covers, and a tear approx 1/2 inch at the bottom right corner of the front cover, otherwise the dustjacket is in very good condition, intact and attractive, and is now in an archival protective mylar.

Seller Inventory # 1013322

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Costumes and Textiles of Royal India
• Publisher: Christie's Books
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0903432552
• ISBN 13: 9780903432559
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
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About this title

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.

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.