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Home :: Algemeen/Wetenschappelijk :: Kunstnijverheid en vormgeving :: Embroidery from the Arab world Kunstnijverheid en vormgeving Embroidery from the Arab world Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood The Arab world is famous for its calligraphy, miniatures, woodwork, ceramics and silver. However, so far little has been said about another important aspect of Arab culture: the art of embroidery. For centuries, embroidered cloth has been used to decorate private houses and public buildings and to dress men, women and children. Embroidery played an important part in both social and cultural lives of people and reflected economic and political change. This is the first time that a book has been dedicated to the various types of embroidery from the Arab world. The book presents numerous examples of embroidery from Arab countries and shows some of the various ways in which techniques, colours and motifs were and still are used to embellish textiles. It will be a source of knowledge and inspiration for anyone with an interest in textiles and dress and for those who are curious about a relatively unknown aspect of Arabic art. 128 pag., 22 x 26 cm (pb), 134 ill. in full colour ISBN 978-90-5997-089-2 EUR 27.50 In winkelwagentje: Titel 9/38 Vorige Terug naar catalogus Volgende

Embroidery from the Arab world