Name/Title
African textilesEntry/Object ID
NK8887.S67Description
Whereas textiles in many parts of the world are used simply as clothing, in Africa their uses are extremely diverse, ranging from tent awnings to bed covers and bridal wear. Historically, cloth was frequently used as currency and can still indicate the owner's wealth and standing in the community. In this fascinating book, Christopher Spring places African textiles in context and describes how the weaving methods in different parts of the country affected the type of cloth produced, including the use of dyes, the importance of certain colors, and the way designs may be interpreted. The weaving tradition still flourishes, and the examples illustrated here provide a revealing insight to African culture and traditions. Includes reproductions from the collection of the Museum of Mankind.Lexicon
Search Terms
textile design--africa, textile fabrics--africa, weaving--africaBook Details
Author
Christopher SpringPublisher
Crescent BooksDate Published
1989Call No.
NK8887.S67ISBN
517688077, 9780517688076LCCN
97005721Notes
Length: 48