African Textile Patterns
Published on 8. December 2011
Book
Mixed media product
128 pages
978-1-4081-3072-8 (ISBN)
Description
This stunning collection of African textile prints has been carefully selected from a range of traditional and contemporary patterns. From exuberant and colourful patterns to elegant, flowing designs, this book celebrates the vibrancy and variation of African textile prints. The introduction helpfully explains the significance of the patterns, the textiles market and the current popularity of African textiles in fashion and interiors.
This fantastic range of full-colour images is also available in a digital format on the accompanying CD.
This fantastic range of full-colour images is also available in a digital format on the accompanying CD.
Reviews / Votes
Stunning collection ... This archive provides a major source of design for those who want to expand on the exuberant and colourful patterns and utilise the images in a completely unique and personal way. * Fabrications: Quilting for You * The collection of contemporary printed fabrics presented in this book were sourced from manufacturers around the world: they reflect both traditional and current African design influences... The core of the book consists of close-up, near full page photographs of 109 colourful printed fabrics; the print details can be clearly seen. A brief description accompanies each photo, often including a reference to where the fabric was printed and for what market. The book's accompanying CD contains photographs of all 109 featured fabrics... This book will appeal to lovers of African design and anyone looking for a fresh approach to their own textile design. -- Dawn Willey, New Forest Guild * The Journal for Weavers, Spinners & Dyers *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
120 colour illus
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
437 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-3072-8 (9781408130728)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Catherine Carpenter has an MA in Architecture & Interiors from the Royal College of Art and is an Interior Designer. She also designs furniture and lighting products and travels regularly to Africa to research materials for her collection and design work.
Content
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Fabrics
Further Reading
How to Use the CD
Credits
Introduction
Fabrics
Further Reading
How to Use the CD
Credits