| Publication |
London, Thames & Hudson, 2008.
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| Description |
240pWhite and Red Spine
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| Summary/Abstract |
Covers all aspects of the subject- key regional items, cuts, fabrics, stitches, myhtological symbols, and the devices that are protective as well as decorative. This is an unrivalled guide to anyone interested in textiles, costume or craft.
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| Contents |
Techniques and Traditions
Guide to Identification:
The Far East
The Indian Subcontinent
Central Asia
The Middle East
West, Central East Africa
North Africa
Southeast Europe
Eastern Europe
The Baltic States
Scandinavia
Central Europe
Western Europe
North America
Central America
South America
The Decorative Power of Cult:
The Great Goddess
The Tree of Life
The Hunt
The Sun
Religion and its Patterns:
Taoism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Zoroastrianism
Christianity
The Magical Source of Protection:
The Magic of Embroidery
Protective Embroidery
Supplementary Embroidery
Patterns
Materials
The Power of Red
High Days and Holy Places
Transitional Embroidery
Dictionary of Stitches
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| Standard Number |
9780500513941 Hb.
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