Masterpieces of Indian Textiles

Name/Title

Masterpieces of Indian Textiles

Entry/Object ID

NK8876 M4

Category

Book

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Karin Reeves

Notes

Gift of Karen Reeves, Aug 2026.

Lexicon

Search Terms

Textile fabrics -- India, India, Textile fabrics

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Book

Book Details

Author

Rustam Jehangir Mehta

Publisher

D.B. Taraporevala Sons & Co

Place Published

City

Bombay

Date Published

1979

Publication Language

English

ISBN

9780284985033

LCCN

73915368

Notes

Length: 56p. 88p. of plates.

General Notes

Note Type

Contents

Note

The wonderful hand woven cotton fabrics of India -- Shimmering silks and brilliant brocades -- The graceful shawls of India -- India's exquisite embroidery -- The art and skill of the Indian dyer -- The saris of India -- The carpets and rugs of India -- Conclusion -- Tourist information -- Select bibliography -- Index.