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Fabric Folios African Silk
Chris Spring
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Description for Fabric Folios African Silk
Paperback. Series: Fabric Folios. 88 pages, 100 colour illustrations, maps, further reading, index. This text explores the rich and diverse range of silk and textiles from Africa. Focusing on over 30 pieces from the British Museum's collection, it brings together traditions of silk weaving and embroidery from throughout the African continent. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1H; 3D; AFW; JFC. Dimension: 226 x 225 x 9. Weight: 368.
The authors also discuss the makers of the textiles, how ideas travelled across the continent and the significance of pattern and symbolism.
The authors also discuss the makers of the textiles, how ideas travelled across the continent and the significance of pattern and symbolism.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
British Museum Press
Number of pages
88
Condition
New
Number of Pages
88
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780714125633
SKU
V9780714125633
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-13
About Chris Spring
Chris Spring and Julie Hudson have both travelled in Africa and are the joint authors of North African Textiles. Chris Spring is a curator in the Department of Ethnography, The British Museum, and in addition is the author of African Textiles, African Arms and Armour, and co-author of African Textile Design. Julie Hudson is a curator in the Department of ... Read more
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