Name/Title
The fabric of Moroccan lifeEntry/Object ID
NK8887.75.F33Description
For centuries, the people of Morocco have been producing magnificent embroideries, pile rugs, and flatweaves. The Fabric of Moroccan Life showcases rare embroideries, hangings, and rugs that reflect the broad range of traditions and cultural influences active in Morocco during the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. The book explores the artistic importance of these superb weavings as well as their central role in Moroccan culture.Approximately 150 pieces - and numerous details - are illustrated in colour, and additional photographs (including many that were taken in the 1930s) show how they were once used in everyday life in Morocco. The book includes essays on Moroccan embroidery and its origins, traditional costumes of the cities and rural areas, the weavings of the Berbers and other ethnic groups, and the distinctive characteristics of items made by particular ethnic sub-groups. The contributing writers are eminent scholars and experts in a variety of fields, including Moroccan history and culture; Moroccan rugs, textiles, and clothing; and natural dyes.Collection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
carol westfall collection, exhibition catalogs, morocco, textile fabrics--moroccoBook Details
Author
Niloo Imami Paydar, Ivo GrammetPublisher
Indianapolis Museum of ArtDate Published
2002Call No.
NK8887.75.F33ISBN
936260769, 9780936260761LCCN
2001007827Notes
Length: 304