African textiles
the Karun Thakar collection
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Author
Contributions
- Ali de Unzaga, Miriam, 1966- author - Contributor
- Gardi, Bernhard, writer of preface - Contributor
- Thakar, Karun, writer of introduction - Contributor
Publication
2015 - Prestel, Germany
Language
English
Word Count
80,000 words, Guess
Page Count
320 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL27201102M
- ISBN-139783791381633
- ISBN-103791381636
- OCLC Control Number907661058
- Library of Congress Control Number2015514727
Classifications
- DDC746.096
- LCCNK8887 .C53 2015
- LCCNK8803
and 1 more
- LCCNK8887 .C53x 2015
Description
"This book offers a fascinating journey through the history and culture of textiles in Africa drawn from the private collection of Karun Thakar, widely considered to be one of the best in the world. This collection of rare and exquisite textiles from Central, Northern, and West Africa includes weavings from Ghana, Nigeria, and the Ivory Coast; embroideries, veils, and haiks from Morocco and Tunisia; and raffia fabrics from Congo. Organized by region, each piece is dramatically photographed to highlight the extraordinary colors, patterns, and skill with which it was created. Drawn from a collection consisting of over 4,000 pieces, this book illustrates the most important textiles from the renowned collection"--Publisher's description.
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