Embroidered textiles : traditional patterns from five continents
Entry/Object ID
NK9206.P35 2008
Description
Embroidery has been practised for thousands of years throughout the world. In the West, traditions have been subject to trade and fashion, but across the continents of the less-developed world, embroidery continues to be rooted in ancient beliefs and superstitions. This book examines in detail the symbolism of the motifs and designs of these textiles. Photographs are supported by explanatory line drawings and maps which show the colours of the intricate designs. Each motif has its own symbolic or magical significance. Also featured are a comprehensive regional guide to the identification of embroidery throughout the world, advice on collecting and details of international collections.
Lexicon
Search Terms
embroidery--history
Legacy Lexicon
Category
Book
Book Details
Author
Sheila Paine
Illustrator
Imogen Paine
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Place Published
City
London
Date Published
2008
Call No.
NK9206.P35
ISBN
500278237, 9780500513941
Notes
Length: 240
General Notes
Note Type
Contents
Note
Guide to identification -- The Far East -- The Indian subcontinent -- Central Asia -- The Middle East -- West, Central and East Africa -- North Africa -- Southeast Europe -- Eastern Europe -- The Baltic states -- Scandinavia -- Central Europe -- Western Europe -- North America -- Central America -- South America -- The decorative power of cult -- The great goddess -- The tree of life -- The hunt -- The sun -- Religion and its patterns -- Taoism -- Buddhism -- Hinduism -- Islam -- Zoroastrianism -- Christianity -- The magical source of protection -- The magic of embroidery -- Protective embroidery -- Supplementary embroidery -- Patterns -- Materials -- The power of red -- High days and holy places -- Transitional embroidery.
