Embroidery from India and Pakistan

Embroidery from India and Pakistan
Author: Sheila Paine
Publisher: British museum Press
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2001
Genre: Art
ISBN:

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.

Indian Embroidery

Indian Embroidery
Author: Rosemary Crill
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1999
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Illustrations show the richness and variety of Indian textile traditions and reveal patterns and colours that have both influenced and been influenced by Western design, from the 16th century when the earliest surviving pieces here were sent to Europe, right up to the late 1990s.

Asian Embroidery

Asian Embroidery
Author: Jasleen Dhamija
Publisher: Abhinav Publications
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2004
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 8170174503

Asian Embroidery Is The Result Of An International Seminar Held By Crafts Council Of India, Which Was Coordinated By The Well-Known Authority On Textiles, Jasleen Dhamija. Writers, Researchers, Professors, Who Have Spent A Life Time Researching In Different Regions Of Asia Came Together To Share Their Know Ledge. Besides Well-Known Subjects As Phulkari, Bagh, The Central Asian Suzani, There Are The Little Known Embroideries Of The Philippines, Of Kyrgyzstan, Of The Chinese Settlers In Indonesia, The Beadwork Of Sarawak. There Is The Brilliant Work Of The Symbolic Significance Of Light And Shining Surfaces And A Broad Sweep Of The Creative Expressions Of Different Regions. The Contributors Are Well- Known Authorities Padma Shri Jagdish Mittal, Prof. Joanne Eicher, Prof. Victoria Rivers, John Gillow, Prof. Shehnaz Ismail, Dr. Judy Frater, Ruby Ghuznavi, Edric Ong And Many Others.

Flowers, Dragons & Pine Trees

Flowers, Dragons & Pine Trees
Author: Mary M. Dusenbury
Publisher: Hudson Hills
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2004
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781555952389

This beautifully illustrated volume introduces a little-known but outstanding collection of Asian textiles in the Spencer Museum of Art at teh University of Kansas.

Inscribing South Asian Muslim Women

Inscribing South Asian Muslim Women
Author: Tahera Aftab
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2008
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9004158499

Offers an annotated source for the study of the public and private lives of South Asian Muslim women.

Ralli Quilts

Ralli Quilts
Author: Patricia Ormsby Stoddard
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780764316975

Tells the story of a fascinating quilting tradition found in southern Pakistan and western India. These quilts, called ralli, have stunning designs, brilliant colors, and an intriguing history. More than 130 ralli quilts from the mid to late twentieth century are shown, along with background information on where they were made, pattern characteristics, type of fabric, and dimensions. A valuable reference for textile historians, designers, and quilt lovers everywhere.

Stitching Stories

Stitching Stories
Author: Nina Sabnani
Publisher: Tulika Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2011
Genre: Children's stories, Indic (English)
ISBN: 9788181469618

Adaptation of Tanko bole chhe, an animation documentary film for children.

Indian Embroidery

Indian Embroidery
Author: Rosemary Crill
Publisher:
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1999
Genre: Embroidery
ISBN:

Covers Embroidery From Different Regions Of India-Ranging From Elaborate Floral Designs Of The Mughal Court To Vibrant Fold Patterns Embellished With Cowrie Shells And Mirrors. Lavishly Illustrated.