Embroidered Textiles; Traditional Patterns from Five Continents: With a Worldwide Guide to Identification

Paine, Sheila

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ISBN 10: 0847812316 ISBN 13: 9780847812318

Published by Rizzoli, New York, 1990

Language: English

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Color Photos; b&w figures; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 192 pages; 1990 Rizzoli. Oversize HC/DJ. First American edition. Snugly bound and neat in generally sharp and bright color pictorial dust jacket. Contents bright and fresh; no marks. Jacket shows just mild shelf evidence to extremities. Lavishly illustrated with color photos of textile work, along with b&w figures and reproductions. NF/VG++ . Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping.

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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

First American Edition.

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good+

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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.

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

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