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Paine, Sheila

 
9780500278239: Embroidered Textiles.: Traditionnal Patterns from Five Continents with a worldwide Guide to identification
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ISBN 10: 0500278237 ISBN 13: 9780500278239
Editorial: Thames & Hudson, 2001

Sinopsis

Embroidery has been practised for thousands of years. In the West, traditions have been at the mercy of trade and fashion, but in much of the rest of the world, embroidery continues to be rooted in ancient beliefs and superstitions. This book is the first to examine in detail the symbolism of the motifs and designs that give life to these marvellous textiles. • specially taken colour photographs present a dazzling array of embroideries from all over the world. • a lively and informative text explores the relation of the designs to different religions, traditions and cults. • includes a comprehensive regional guide to the identification of embroidery throughout the world. • concludes with advice on collecting and collections.

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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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Editorial
Thames & Hudson
Año de publicación
2001
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0500278237
ISBN 13 
9780500278239
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
192
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