Embroidered Textiles - Traditional Patterns from Five Continents with a Worldwide Guide to Identification

Sheila Paine

ISBN 10: 0847812316 / ISBN 13: 9780847812318

Published by Rizzoli, New York, 1990

About this Item

Solid, clean copy, sharp corners. DJ in VG+ condition. BP/Embroidery/Textiles.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1737937046121

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Embroidered Textiles - Traditional Patterns from Five Continents with a Worldwide Guide to Identification
• Publisher: Rizzoli, New York
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847812316
• ISBN 13: 9780847812318
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Embroidery
  • Textiles

About this title

Synopsis

Embroidery has been practised for thousands of years throughout the world. In the West, traditions have been subject to trade and fashion, but across the continents of the less-developed world, embroidery continues to be rooted in ancient beliefs and superstitions. This book examines in detail the symbolism of the motifs and designs of these textiles. Photographs are supported by explanatory line drawings and maps which show the colours of the intricate designs. Each motif has its own symbolic or magical significance. Also featured are a comprehensive regional guide to the identification of embroidery throughout the world, advice on collecting and details of international collections.

About the Author

Sheila Paine spent two decades traveling the world to research embroidery traditions and is a regular writer for the periodical Embroidery.