The Art of African Textiles: Technology, Tradition and Lurex by John Picton

The Art of African Textiles: Technology, Tradition and Lurex

John Picton

140 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

nonfiction art challenging informative reflective medium-paced

Description

This is a comprehensive look at the textiles of contemporary Africa. It includes essays on the hand-woven textiles of West Africa, applique and embroidery, the impact of European trade and the use of textiles as an art form.'

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