A collection of articles on the exhibition African textiles and decorative arts and the accompanying book on the exhibition by Roy Sieber.

A collection of articles on the exhibition African textiles and decorative arts and the accompanying book on the exhibition by Roy Sieber.

Included in the examples are works from the Charleston and Old Slave Mart museums and the ironwork of Philip Simmons.

The Art of African Textiles traces some paths through the complex and still largely unresearched history of African textile artistry. It explores the ways cloth is used in African societies and the role of cloth traditions in contemporary dress and fashion design. Major forms and styles of the twentieth century are introduced, those which are both cherished in their local context and increasingly sought after by collectors and museums worldwide.

An illustrated survey of African textiles - their design, manufacture, and use - as part of African life, art, and culture.