Thakar Karun (25 results)

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 47092411. 1753699331. 7/28/2025 10:42:11 AM.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Chintz explores one of the world's most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces. Chintz explores the historic importance of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, drawing on the Karun Thakar Collection. Assembled over thirty years, the collection comprises over two hundred examples, many of which have featured in significant museum exhibitions. With contributions from leading scholars and curators, including from the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book examines the historical significance of Indian printed cottons and their influence on global trade from the 14th century onward, and includes examples found in Sri Lanka, Japan and throughout Europe. The book provides insights into the artistry of Indian designers and the enduring legacy of this textile tradition, making it a valuable resource for those with an interest in art history, textile design and global cultural exchange. AUTHOR: A prolific collector and researcher of textiles, Karun Thakar has refined his discerning approach over forty years, building one of the most important private collections in the world. He believes that every textile in his collection has a story to tell about the people who made it and the way that they lived. He lends and donates pieces to international museums to deepen the understanding of what they mean and the cultures to which they belong. Through cloth and his wider collection, he hopes to contribute to a wider understanding of postcolonial narratives. A key aspect of his collecting, exhibiting and publishing is to present objects, such as domestic embroidery, that are not represented in museum collections, and to engage a new audience and demographic through these objects and their many untold narratives. He believes that exploring people's histories through the medium of cloth offers an ideal way to address difficult and complex topics both contemporary and historical. He has published seven books about his collection, and in 2021 launched the Karun Thakar Fund at the V&A. The fund offers scholarships and grants of up to 10,000 to students, early career researchers and emerging practitioners working anywhere in the world on any aspect of Asian or African textiles and dress. SELLING POINTS: . Pieces from the collection have been included in three major museum shows since 2020 . Details the best private collection of Indian chintz in Europe, arguably the world . The collection ranges in date from the 14th century through to the 20th century, and includes examples that only exist in museum collections . The contributing authors include all the leading museum curators and researchers in this field 300 colour illustrations Chintz explores one of the worlds most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Hard cover. Condition: Fine. First edition. 13'' x 10''. 207pp. Illustrated in color. Without dustjacket, as issued.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 400 pages. 13.39x11.82x11.81 inches. In Stock.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Comme neuf. Edition originale. Relié, 208 pages, illustré en couleur, le livre est quasi neuf, juste une petite pliure sur le coin supérieur droit très anodine.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Chintz explores one of the world's most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces. Chintz explores the historic importance of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, drawing on the Karun Thakar Collection. Assembled over thirty years, the collection comprises over two hundred examples, many of which have featured in significant museum exhibitions. With contributions from leading scholars and curators, including from the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book examines the historical significance of Indian printed cottons and their influence on global trade from the 14th century onward, and includes examples found in Sri Lanka, Japan and throughout Europe. The book provides insights into the artistry of Indian designers and the enduring legacy of this textile tradition, making it a valuable resource for those with an interest in art history, textile design and global cultural exchange. AUTHOR: A prolific collector and researcher of textiles, Karun Thakar has refined his discerning approach over forty years, building one of the most important private collections in the world. He believes that every textile in his collection has a story to tell about the people who made it and the way that they lived. He lends and donates pieces to international museums to deepen the understanding of what they mean and the cultures to which they belong. Through cloth and his wider collection, he hopes to contribute to a wider understanding of postcolonial narratives. A key aspect of his collecting, exhibiting and publishing is to present objects, such as domestic embroidery, that are not represented in museum collections, and to engage a new audience and demographic through these objects and their many untold narratives. He believes that exploring people's histories through the medium of cloth offers an ideal way to address difficult and complex topics both contemporary and historical. He has published seven books about his collection, and in 2021 launched the Karun Thakar Fund at the V&A. The fund offers scholarships and grants of up to 10,000 to students, early career researchers and emerging practitioners working anywhere in the world on any aspect of Asian or African textiles and dress. SELLING POINTS: . Pieces from the collection have been included in three major museum shows since 2020 . Details the best private collection of Indian chintz in Europe, arguably the world . The collection ranges in date from the 14th century through to the 20th century, and includes examples that only exist in museum collections . The contributing authors include all the leading museum curators and researchers in this field 300 colour illustrations Chintz explores one of the worlds most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

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hardcover. Condition: Good. some light wear. No jacket. Good copy.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Chintz explores one of the world's most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces.Chintz explores the historic importance of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, drawing on the Karun Thakar Collection. Assembled over thirty years, the collection comprises over two hundred examples, many of which have featured in significant museum exhibitions. With contributions from leading scholars and curators, including from the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book examines the historical significance of Indian printed cottons and their influence on global trade from the 14th century onward, and includes examples found in Sri Lanka, Japan and throughout Europe. The book provides insights into the artistry of Indian designers and the enduring legacy of this textile tradition, making it a valuable resource for those with an interest in art history, textile design and global cultural exchange.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Chintz explores one of the world's most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces. Chintz explores the historic importance of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, drawing on the Karun Thakar Collection. Assembled over thirty years, the collection comprises over two hundred examples, many of which have featured in significant museum exhibitions. With contributions from leading scholars and curators, including from the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book examines the historical significance of Indian printed cottons and their influence on global trade from the 14th century onward, and includes examples found in Sri Lanka, Japan and throughout Europe. The book provides insights into the artistry of Indian designers and the enduring legacy of this textile tradition, making it a valuable resource for those with an interest in art history, textile design and global cultural exchange. AUTHOR: A prolific collector and researcher of textiles, Karun Thakar has refined his discerning approach over forty years, building one of the most important private collections in the world. He believes that every textile in his collection has a story to tell about the people who made it and the way that they lived. He lends and donates pieces to international museums to deepen the understanding of what they mean and the cultures to which they belong. Through cloth and his wider collection, he hopes to contribute to a wider understanding of postcolonial narratives. A key aspect of his collecting, exhibiting and publishing is to present objects, such as domestic embroidery, that are not represented in museum collections, and to engage a new audience and demographic through these objects and their many untold narratives. He believes that exploring people's histories through the medium of cloth offers an ideal way to address difficult and complex topics both contemporary and historical. He has published seven books about his collection, and in 2021 launched the Karun Thakar Fund at the V&A. The fund offers scholarships and grants of up to 10,000 to students, early career researchers and emerging practitioners working anywhere in the world on any aspect of Asian or African textiles and dress. SELLING POINTS: . Pieces from the collection have been included in three major museum shows since 2020 . Details the best private collection of Indian chintz in Europe, arguably the world . The collection ranges in date from the 14th century through to the 20th century, and includes examples that only exist in museum collections . The contributing authors include all the leading museum curators and researchers in this field 300 colour illustrations Chintz explores one of the worlds most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. . SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. The Karun Thakar Collection. First published on the occasion of the exhibition "Indian Textiles: 1,000 Years of Art and Design" at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C. An enormous tome, sumptuously illustrated. 416pp with index. This stunning, scarce, book may require a freight adjustment, particularly for readers outside Australia. …

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Hardcover. 4°, cart.edit., pp.207, ill.n.t.

207 pp.; c.200 colour plates, glossary, bibliography. Stuttgart, 2015. Hbk. Meisen Silk was produced in Japan from the late nineteenth century and became particularly popular between 1910 and 1940. Meisen was an innovative, quick and cost-effective dye and weaving method with the effect of labor-intensive and multicolored traditional kasuri ikat fabric. The meisen kimonos that were produced en masse were the first affordable ready-to-wear kimonos. Designed by a young generation of Japanese textile designers who synthesized classic Japanese design with the influence of Western design movements, the patterns still look fresh and original today and represent a little-known study in textile design of the early twentieth century. As eminent fashion garments, meisen kimonos would be replaced with the next new fashion after just a season or two. Thus many of them were stored in excellent condition and were even passed down as heirlooms. In recent years they have resurfaced and are now enjoying the high esteem bestowed on them by collectors. KEYWORDS: 023 Textiles 027 Japan - Textiles.…

Colour map and photographic illustrations, 224pp, bibliography. 32.5 x 24cm. A little rubbed covers, a very good hardback copy.