African Prints by Shirley Friedland and Leslie Pina, softback published by Schiffer in the USA. ISBN 0-7643-0694-4, available in the UK and EU, price 19.95 from www.bushwoodbooks.co.uk
If you are interested in African prints, this book shows many examples of all types that are commercially produced. From animals to abstracts, these colourful prints are useful to designers [...]
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African Prints by S Friedland & L Pina
African Inspirations in Embroidery by Mary Sleigh
African Inspirations in Embroidery by Mary Sleigh, softback published by Batsford/Anova. ISBN 978-1-906388-32-4, price 14.99 from www.anovabooks.com
Anyone who loves African textiles (and who doesn’t?) will adore this book. The ideas are explored using dyeing, embroidery and mixed media and encompass all the wonderful colours of Africa. This tremendous book looks at recording ideas, pattern and [...]
The Essential Art of African Textiles
The Essential Art of African Textiles – Design Without End by Alisa LaGamma and Christine Giuntini, softback published by Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. ISBN 978-0-300-14962-3, price 19.95 US dollars from www.metmuseum.org
This book accompanied the exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York from Sept 30, 2008 to March 22, 2009. The [...]