Textile Arts of IndiaTextile Arts of India, has to be the most lavish book ever published on the magnificent textiles of India. Presenting a fabulous collection of fabrics dating from the 17th century to the first half of the 20th century, this monumental book is as historically fascinating as it is lovely to look at. Included are hundreds of full-color photographs, taken especially for this volume, of rare and exquisite textiles that are painted, block-printed, woven, tie-dyed, and embroidered. An essay by Zahid Sarder of the San Francisco Examiner Magazine traces the history of textile manufacturing in India and explains the various techniques of this radiant and enduring art form. Textile Arts of India is a feast for the eyes and an indispensable reference for collectors, designers, or anyone interested in Indian culture and art. |
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... . x 6 in .. II - 143 Part of a turban Rajasthan Late 19th - early 20th century Tie - dyed Cotton muslin 9 3/4 yds . x 8 in .. 11000 ........... 01000 048 II - 144 Turban Rajasthan Late. Roller - printed Cloths , Tie - dyed Cloths 199.
... . x 6 in .. II - 143 Part of a turban Rajasthan Late 19th - early 20th century Tie - dyed Cotton muslin 9 3/4 yds . x 8 in .. 11000 ........... 01000 048 II - 144 Turban Rajasthan Late. Roller - printed Cloths , Tie - dyed Cloths 199.
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Kokyo Hatanaka. II - 148 Turban Jaipur , Rajasthan Early 20th century Tie - dyed Cotton muslin 22 yds . x 71/4 in .. Chapter III Woven Cloths & Embroideries & III - 1. II - 146 Turban Jaipur , Rajasthan 19th century Tie - dyed and printed ...
Kokyo Hatanaka. II - 148 Turban Jaipur , Rajasthan Early 20th century Tie - dyed Cotton muslin 22 yds . x 71/4 in .. Chapter III Woven Cloths & Embroideries & III - 1. II - 146 Turban Jaipur , Rajasthan 19th century Tie - dyed and printed ...
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... tie - dyed before being woven . Although ikat weavings are produced in many Orissan villages , those made in Nuapatna in Cuttack district have some of the most intricate designs . Most of the bandha work from Orissa is associated with ...
... tie - dyed before being woven . Although ikat weavings are produced in many Orissan villages , those made in Nuapatna in Cuttack district have some of the most intricate designs . Most of the bandha work from Orissa is associated with ...
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19th century Block-printed 19th century Printed 19th century Roller-printed 19th-early 20th century 20th century Embroidery 20th century Wrap-resist-dyed Andhra Pradesh brocades century Discontinuous supplementary century Roller-printed Cotton colors Coromandel Coast cotton weft Coverlet Europe 19th created Discontinuous supplementary weft Early 19th Early 20th century embroidered Europe 19th century Europe Early 20th fabrics floral Fragment Western India gold leaf Cotton Gujarat Gujarat First half half of 20th hangings ikat India Early 20th Indian textiles Jacquard loom Jaipur jamdani Kashmir Kutch Late 19th century Late 19th-early 20th leaf Cotton muslin loom Machilipatnam Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra mordant-dyed Cotton mordants motifs Mughal odhanis painted patola patterns Printed with gold Rajasthan 19th century Rajasthan Early 20th Rajasthan Late 19th resist-dyed Cotton rumal Sanganer saris satin weave satin weave mashru Saurashtra shawls Silk warp techniques textiles Turban Jaipur Turban Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Varanasi weavers Western India Early woven yarn zari జ జ జ