African Textiles

Colour and Creativity Across a Continent

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A lavishly illustrated and encyclopaedic, continent-wide survey of the textile traditions of Africa

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This book comprehensively surveys and celebrates in over 570 spectacular colour photographs the traditional, handcrafted, indigenous textiles of the entire continent of Africa.

Covering, region by region, the handmade textiles of West, North, East, Central and Southern Africa, African Textiles outlines the vast array of techniques used as well as the different types of loom, materials and dyes that help to create these sumptuous textiles. In addition, the important influences on textile production - religion, culture, trade, tradition, fashion and the changing role of women - are assessed in each of the different regions of Africa.

With a useful glossary and map, a guide to collections open to the public, and suggestions for further reading, this book provides a wealth of information on the rich art of African textiles.

Edition type: Compact edition
Extent: 240 pp
Format: paperback
Illustrations: 585
Publication date: 2016-01-18
Size: 27.7 x 21.6 cm
ISBN: 9780500292211
Introduction: The Diversity of African Textiles • West Africa • North Africa • East Africa Central Africa • Southern Africa
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Press Reviews

Spectacular ... this book really does span a whole continent ... a wealth of detail in this book which would be useful and fascinating for makers of all disciplines
Craftsman Magazine

This lovely book is a visual feast which enriches our knowledge of the textile crafts of Africa
The Textile Directory Online



About the Author

John Gillow has spent over thirty years studying, collecting and lecturing on textiles. His books include Arts and Crafts of India (with Ilay Cooper and Barry Dawson), Indian Textiles (with Nicholas Barnard), Traditional Indonesian Textiles, World Textiles (with Bryan Sentance) and African Textiles.

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