African Textiles
- The largest and most spectacular book ever published on this important art form
- Magnificently illustrated with over 300 outstanding textiles from the most important collections worldwide
- Written by a trio of recognised experts
- Covers sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar region by region
- African textiles have a strong influence on contemporary fashion, as the foreword by Cameroonian designer and collector Ly Dumas attests
The African continent is home to numerous outstanding textile traditions, many dating to antiquity and all playing a multifaceted role in their respective societies: these eye-catching fabrics proclaim wealth and status, convey symbolic meanings, and of course serve a practical function in garments both ordinary and exceptional. This magnificent book conveys the amazing diversity of African textiles, from the geometric-patterned kente cloths of Ghana, to the multicolour raffia skirts of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to the beaded barkcloths once reserved for Ugandan royalty. The authors, all leading experts in the field, examine each region of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar in turn, elucidating the aesthetic qualities, cultural significance, and production methods of the most important textile traditions. Their authoritative text is illustrated with over 300 superlative textiles from public and private collections, many reproduced as full-page plates that allow the reader to appreciate each individual fibre. This impressive clothbound volume will be a key reference for students and scholars, an essential sourcebook for designers, and a delight for all art lovers.
- Publisher
- Abbeville Press
- ISBN
- 9780789214508
- Published
- 13th Sep 2022
- Binding
- Hardback
- Territory
- World excluding USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia
- Size
- 340 mm x 260 mm
- Pages
- 448 Pages
- Illustrations
- 300 color
Distributed by ACC Art Books
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