The Art of African Textiles – Clarke, Duncan

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The Art of African Textiles traces some paths through the complex and still largely unresearched history of African textile artistry. It explores the ways cloth is used in African societies and the role of cloth traditions in contemporary dress and fashion design. … Google Books Examination of the materials and techniques of traditional African weaving printing decorating and cloth production. The mythology and meaning of the highly symbolic decorative cloths of the African sub – continent

Hardcover. Mint . Dust wrapper close to fine, in a protective cellophane cover. Internally spotless, no ink inscriptions. 128 pages, profusely illustrated 100 colour photographs with loads of reference. Inventory #1669 (7 and 2insa) Huge over sized coffee table size.