ISBN:
3791381636
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9783791381633
Language:
English
Pages:
320 Seiten
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Illustrationen
DDC:
746.096
Keywords:
Thakar, Karun Art collections
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Textile fabrics Design
;
History
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Clothing and dress History
;
Textile fabrics Private collections
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Abstract:
Inhaltsangabe des Verlags: "This book offers a fascinating journey through the history and culture of textiles in Africa drawn from the private collection of Karun Thakar, widely considered to be one of the best in the world. This collection of rare and exquisite textiles from Central, Northern, and West Africa includes weavings from Ghana, Nigeria, and the Ivory Coast; embroideries, veils, and haiks from Morocco and Tunisia; and raffia fabrics from Congo. Organized by region, each piece is dramatically photographed to highlight the extraordinary colors, patterns, and skill with which it was created. Drawn from a collection consisting of over 4,000 pieces, this book illustrates the most important textiles from the renowned collection"
Abstract:
Preface / Dr Bernhard Gardi -- Introduction / Karun Thakar -- West Africa / Duncan Clarke -- Central Africa / Duncan Clarke -- North Africa / Dr. Miriam Ali-de-Unzaga -- Bibliography
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