Name/Title
Indian embroideryEntry/Object ID
NK9276.C75 1999 Description
"This volume covers embroidery from many different regions of India, ranging from the elaborate floral designs of the Mughal court to vibrant folk patterns embellished with cowrie shells and mirrors ... Stunning examples, drawn from the V&A's outstanding collection, show the richness and variety of Indian textile traditions ... Individual stitches are highlighted in photographic details, providing a useful visual guide to techniques. The book will provide not only a wealth of inspiration to contemporary designers and embroiderers but also a visual feast for anyone with an interest in Indian arts and crafts." -- BOOK JACKETCollection
Helen Romayne Cox CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
embroidery--india, museum catalogsBook Details
Author
Rosemary CrillPublisher
V & A PublicationsDate Published
1999ISBN
185177310XLCCN
00273251Notes
Length: 144Exhibition
"Shisha, Kantha, and Kachcch: South Asian Domestic Embroidery in the TATTER Collection"