African Fabric Crafts: Sources of African Design and TechniqueProvides numerous examples of decorative articles and clothing including a caftan inspired by a museum piece, a hanging sculpture utilizing a rice bat weaving technique etc... |
Contents
Contents FOREWORD | 9 |
APPLIQUÉ THE ART OF ASSEMBLING SCRAPS | 15 |
WHEN LESS IS MORESUBTRACTIVE EMBROIDERY | 26 |
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