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Deceptively simple or fantastically intricate, ikat technique has
been used for many centuries to create extravagant costumes and
cloths of deep cultural meaning. The distinctively blurred,
feathered or jagged patterns of ikat-dyed textiles are found across
much of the world - from Japan in the east to Central and South
America in the west, with vast areas of South-east Asia, India,
Central Asia and the Middle East in between. The traditional
patterns still hold cultural relevance today in significant parts
of the long-established ikat-weaving areas. Textile artists and
fashion designers in many and varied countries have taken ikat in
new directions, respecting traditional forms and palettes while
creatively diverging from them. This is the first time all the
different iterations of this textile have been comprehensively
brought together in one volume, drawing from the wide-ranging
collection of David Paly. It is a journey across the world through
the lens of ikat.Â
V&A Pattern: Indian Florals provides a dazzling introduction to
the vibrant designs of the Indian subcontinent A source of
inspiration for designers from William Morris to Alexander McQueen,
the V&A holds over three million designs for textiles,
decorations, wallpapers and prints. Now beautifully re-presented,
the bestselling V&A Pattern series invites you to appreciate
the work of some of the greatest names and styles in design
history, highlighting interesting and imaginative works that are
all too rarely seen. Each pocket-sized book features 66 carefully
selected patterns, and has a concise expert introduction, making
these an invaluable source of inspiration for creatives - and the
perfect gift for pattern-lovers.
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Textiles of India (Hardcover)
Helmut Neumann, Heidi Neumann; Foreword by Rosemary Crill
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R1,770
Discovery Miles 17 700
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Dating back to the fifth millennium BCE, India's rich and vibrant
textile tradition boasts an enormous range of techniques and
extraordinary level of artistry. Drawn from one of the world's
finest collections of Indian textiles, this book presents a
fascinating overview of centuries of artistic production from every
corner of India. Each section examines a different region to reveal
its distinct textile traditions, patterns, and processes: Patola
silks from Gujarat, brocade lampas preserved in Tibetan temples,
mordant resist dyed cottons from Indonesia, embroideries from rural
Bengal, and silk saris from Murshidabad. The book also delves into
the roles that textiles have played in daily life over the
centuries, from household and dowry textiles to devotional pieces
and exquisite materials crafted for rich patrons. Each object is
photographed from multiple angles and reproduced in meticulous
detail. Many of the antique pieces featured here are exceedingly
rare, which makes this book an invaluable resource. Gorgeously
illustrated, this volume makes a stunning gift for anyone
interested in the history and craftmanship of one of the world's
oldest textile traditions.
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