Encyclopedia of Embroidery from Sub-Saharan Africa

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Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood (Textile Research Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands) Willem Vogelsang

Encyclopedia of Embroidery from Sub-Saharan Africa

Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood (Textile Research Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands), Willem Vogelsang, Willem Vogelsang

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Bloomsbury Visual Arts
18 May 2023

Textile artworks; Encyclopaedias & reference works; Embroidery crafts

Series: Bloomsbury World Encyclopedia of Embroidery

For centuries, the peoples of Sub-Saharan Africa have been producing domestic

and professional embroidery to decorate themselves,

their families,

clients, homes and public spaces.

Embroidery is an

expression of

artistic, personal, family, regional and even political creativity

which has played an important role in the social and cultural lives of

people throughout the region. It has also reflected economic and

political changes over time as well as social, religious and

artistic

contexts.

This is the first reference work to describe the history of

embroidery throughout Africa south of the Sahara from the early modern period through to

the

present.

From quilted armour to embroidered caps and leather sandals, it offers an authoritative guide to all the major

embroidery traditions of the region and a detailed examination of the

material,

technical, artistic and

design dimensions of the subject.

Generously

illustrated with 395 images (362 in colour) of clothes, accessories,

and examples of decorated soft furnishings such as cushions, bed linen,

curtains, floor coverings and wall hangings, the Encyclopedia is an essential resource for students and scholars of the subject.

This volume is part of the Bloomsbury World Encyclopedia of Embroidery

series.

The first volume, on embroidery from the Arab World, won the

2017 Dartmouth Medal, awarded by the American Library Association for a reference work of outstanding quality and significance.

By: Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood (Textile Research Centre Leiden The Netherlands), Willem Vogelsang, Willem Vogelsang
Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 270mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781350264274
ISBN 10: 135026427X
Series: Bloomsbury World Encyclopedia of Embroidery
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 18 May 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood is Director of the Textile Research Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands. Willem Vogelsang is former Deputy Director of the International Institute for Asian Studies, Leiden, The Netherlands.