Embroidery from India and Pakistan
| Author | : Sheila Paine |
| Publisher | : British museum Press |
| Total Pages | : 92 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015054142404 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Embroidery from India and Pakistan by : Sheila Paine
Download or read book Embroidery from India and Pakistan written by Sheila Paine and published by British museum Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on over 20 textiles from the British Museum's collection, this book explores the wonderful folk embroidery of India and Pakistan - in particular the domestic work made by women for their own dowry or family. Illustrated in full and in detail, these richly decorated items - costumes and household textiles -should provide designers at all levels with inspiration for new and unexpected ways for using colour and pattern in their own work.
