This beautifully illustrated book examines the fascinating symbolism behind the motifs and patterns of embroidered textiles, from Ghanaian patchwork banners to Egyptian headshawls. Complete with a glossary, dictionary of stitches, further reading and information on where to access public collections as well as how to collect textiles of one's own, this is an unrivalled guide for anyone interested in textiles, costume or craft.
Read More
This beautifully illustrated book examines the fascinating symbolism behind the motifs and patterns of embroidered textiles, from Ghanaian patchwork banners to Egyptian headshawls. Complete with a glossary, dictionary of stitches, further reading and information on where to access public collections as well as how to collect textiles of one's own, this is an unrivalled guide for anyone interested in textiles, costume or craft.
Read Less
Add this copy of Embroidered Textiles: a World Guide to Traditional to cart. $39.50, very good condition, Sold by 3rd St. Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lees Summit, MO, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Thames & Hudson.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. Very good, clean, tight condition. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged.
Add this copy of Embroidered Textiles: a World Guide to Traditional to cart. $46.03, very good condition, Sold by Cherubz Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from York, N YORKS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2010 by Thames & Hudson Ltd.
Add this copy of Embroidered Textiles: a World Guide to Traditional to cart. $50.50, good condition, Sold by Goodwill Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hillsboro, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Thames & Hudson Ltd.
Add this copy of Embroidered Textiles a World Guide to Traditional to cart. $100.00, very good condition, Sold by Liberty Book Shop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Avis, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Thames & Hudson.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 0500288585. Slight edge rubbing, with minor wear at corners. Clean, bright and tight.; 4to 11"-13" tall; 240 pages.
