African Textiles
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- Model: Duncan Clarke, Miriam Ali De Unzaga
- ISBN: 9783791381633
African Textiles: The Karun Thakar Collection
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. The book provides not only a thrilling
- sample of timeless patterns and designs but also a historical
- perspective that deepens our understanding of the importance
- of woven materials in the African tradition.
African Textiles: The Karun Thakar Collection
| Product Details | |
| Format | Hardcover |
| No of Pages | 272 |
| Size | 9.94 x 1.31 x 13.06 in |
| Weight | 2.600 KG |
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