African Textiles

Colour and Creativity Across a Continent

John Gillow

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Thames & Hudson Ltd
01 February 2016

Textile artworks

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.

By: John Gillow
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 277mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 1.220kg
ISBN: 9780500292211
ISBN 10: 0500292213
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 February 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent

'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