African textiles : color and creativity across a continent
The striking combinations of colours and bold designs of African textiles have caught the eye of many who have visited the continent over the years. This book is the first comprehensive survey to illustrate in over 570 colour photographs the traditional, handcrafted, indigenous textiles of the whole African continent. Covering region by region, the handmade textiles of West, North, East, Central and Southern Africa, African Textiles outlines the vast array of techniques used - including stripweaving and cut-pile raphia embroidery (methods virtually unique to the continent), tie and dye, stitched resist, applique, bead, shell and feather work - as well as the different types of loom, materials and dyes that help to create these textiles. In addition, the important influences on textile production - religion, culture, trade, tradition, fashion and the changing role of women - are assessed in each of the different regions of Africa, which have their own particular style
Print Book, English, 2009
Pbk. ed
Thames & Hudson, London, 2009