The authors also discuss the makers of the textiles, how ideas travelled across the continent and the significance of pattern and symbolism.
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.
Les mer
Introduction and colour map The Designs Technical Glossary Further Reading Index
Chris Spring is the author of "African Textiles, African Arms and Armour".

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780714125633
Publisert
2002-05-07
Utgiver
British Museum Press; British Museum Press
Høyde
225 mm
Bredde
225 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
88

Om bidragsyterne

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 Ethnography, The British Museum, and among her particular areas of interest are the textiles of Tunisia.