Indian Embroidery
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Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
ISBN
1851772944, 9781851772940
Length
144p., Col. Illustrations; Bibliography; 31cm.
Subjects
This sumptuous volume covers embroidery from many different regions of India, ranging from the elaborate floral designs of the Mughal court to vibrant folk patterns embellished with cowrie shells and mirrors.Stunning examples, drawn from the V & A's outstanding collection, show the richness and variety of Indian textile traditions. Patterns and colours have both influenced and been influenced by Western design, from the seventeenth century, when the ...
