In a celebration of a rich legacy of textiles and craftsmanship, Rita Kumar brings together many of the last surviving examples of traditional Indian royal clothing. An in-depth study of the evolution of royal Indian costume, the book spans the centuries from the first representations of unstitched clothing, through the reign of the Mughal emperors and the days of the British Raj to Indian royalty in the present day. Richly illustrated with a variety of materials, many of which have never been published, this exquisite ...
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In a celebration of a rich legacy of textiles and craftsmanship, Rita Kumar brings together many of the last surviving examples of traditional Indian royal clothing. An in-depth study of the evolution of royal Indian costume, the book spans the centuries from the first representations of unstitched clothing, through the reign of the Mughal emperors and the days of the British Raj to Indian royalty in the present day. Richly illustrated with a variety of materials, many of which have never been published, this exquisite volume offers a visual and textual history of an ancient -- and sumptuous -- art.
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Add this copy of Costumes and Textiles of Royal India to cart. $106.39, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1999 by Christie's.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780903432559.
Add this copy of Costumes and Textiles of Royal India to cart. $274.95, very good condition, Sold by Salish Sea Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bellingham, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Christie's Books.
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Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket; Hardcover; Dust jacket is clean and intact with no tears, and has not been price-clipped (Now fitted with a new, Brodart jacket protector); Light wear to the boards; The textblock edges are unblemished; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Extra-Large Format (Folio, 12.75"-14" tall); Heavy (6.0 lbs); Sepia photo of child in costume to dust jacket, and title in white lettering; 1999, Christie's Books; 272 pages; "Costumes and Textiles of Royal India, " by Ritu Kumar.
