African Costumes and Textiles

African Costumes and Textiles
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Publisher : 5Continents
Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015082677587
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis African Costumes and Textiles by : Anne-Marie Bouttiaux

Celebrating African costumes and textiles, this volume draws on historical and modern pieces from the Zaira and Marcel Mis Collection. The extraordinary works presented exemplify the craftsmanship of highly skilled African weavers and provide insight into the lives and culture of various ethnic groups. Whether the materials used are wool, cotton, silk, raffia, or bark, the patterns the weavers produce are predominantly geometric and abstract, but highly stylized figurative motifs are also found. The designs frequently illustrate excerpts from historical or mythical stories. The book presents a breathtaking variety of costumes, textiles, and accessories used for everyday wear and for special celebrations, and explores the different techniques, influences, and meanings behind these colorful works of art. The essays describe the history of the development of these techniques and the richness of the symbolism in this form of cultural heritage. The superb photography showcases the splendor of these intricate and exquisite textiles.

Africa in Fashion

Africa in Fashion
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Publisher : Laurence King
Total Pages : 200
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ISBN-10 : 1913947955
ISBN-13 : 9781913947958
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Africa in Fashion by : Ken Kweku Nimo

Africa Fashion explores the kaleidoscope of craft cultures that have shaped African fashion for centuries and captures the intriguing stories of pioneering and contemporary African brands. Part One retells the history of African fashion, exploring Africa's textile traditions, artisanship in jewelry and embellishment and the continent's role as a global resource. The second part presents a New Africa and examines the promise and potential of Africa's markets, while challenging stereotypes and the concept of European hegemony in the realm of luxury fashion. It also spotlights Africa's unique position as the global industry shifts towards a more sustainable future. The third and final part ushers the reader into the spectacular world of African fashion today. It showcases a carefully curated set of the continent's most dynamic brands and, through interviews with prominent and inspiring designers, offers rare insight into their ethos and design practice.

Traditional African Costumes Paper Dolls

Traditional African Costumes Paper Dolls
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Publisher : Dover Publications
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0486408108
ISBN-13 : 9780486408101
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Traditional African Costumes Paper Dolls by : Yuko Green

Accurately rendered collection of 29 authentic costumes and accessories for two dolls. Loose-flowing agbada gown for a Yoruba man, animal skins for a Luo warrior from Kenya, simply draped robes and striped shawls for a Masai man and woman, and more, plus fanciful headdresses, shields, drums, masks, and other tribal artifacts.

Contemporary African Fashion

Contemporary African Fashion
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9780253222565
ISBN-13 : 0253222567
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis Contemporary African Fashion by : Edith Suzanne Gott

African fashion is as diverse and dynamic as the continent and the people who live there. This book puts Africa at the intersection of world cultures and globalized identities, displaying the powerful creative force and impact of newly emerging styles. Richly illustrated with color photographs, this book showcases haute couture for the African continent.--[book cover].

Bogolanfini Mud Cloth

Bogolanfini Mud Cloth
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Publisher : Schiffer Craft
Total Pages : 168
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ISBN-10 : WISC:89087978912
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Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis Bogolanfini Mud Cloth by : Sam Hilu

This is an important resource for designers, textile lovers, and African art scholars. Over 200 color photographs beautifully illustrate the mud-cloth art of the Bogolan people in Mali, Africa. Their art form, in which geometric, abstract, and semi-abstract patterns are hand painted with mud dyes on hand woven cloth, has gained enormous popularity internationally. The CD included with the book contains over 200 patterns, and is compatible with most graphic, design, and editing programs.

African American Dress and Adornment

African American Dress and Adornment
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : IND:30000027310071
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Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis African American Dress and Adornment by : Barbara Martin Starke

Designs & Patterns from North African Carpets & Textiles

Designs & Patterns from North African Carpets & Textiles
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 140
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ISBN-10 : 0486228509
ISBN-13 : 9780486228501
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Designs & Patterns from North African Carpets & Textiles by : Jacques Revault

Rich amalgam of Islamic and North African design styles; most on grids. 340 illus.

African Textiles

African Textiles
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Publisher : Chronicle Books
Total Pages : 252
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780811841665
ISBN-13 : 0811841669
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis African Textiles by : John Gillow

Traces a boy's journey across India as he searches for a sacred buffalo bell stolen from his tribe.

Russia's Far East

Russia's Far East
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Publisher : University of Washington Press
Total Pages : 498
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0295982101
ISBN-13 : 9780295982106
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis Russia's Far East by : Judith Thornton

"In their introduction the authors bring the textiles to life by examining who made them, how ideas travelled across the continent and the significance of pattern and symbolism. In addition, all the principal techniques are explained while brief commentaries highlight the design features. Whether you are interested in graphic design or technical detail, this inspiring book will be the first to open your eyes to a previously unexplored aspect of Africa."--BOOK JACKET.