If you're enamored by vivid colors and intricate craftsmanship, "Indian Textiles" will transport you to the rich tapestry of South Asian culture right from your reading nook. It's a treasure trove for anyone with a penchant for design, a zest for travel, or a scholarly interest in the stunning art form that is textile making. Every page turn brings a deeper appreciation for the region's artisanal heritage.

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Indian Textiles is the first comprehensive survey of the handmade textiles of the whole of the South Asian subcontinent, bringing to life in hundreds of glorious photographs their vibrant colours, textiles and motifs. The book examines the histories of textiles traditions throughout the whole area, as well as analysing the techniques of dyeing, weaving and embroidering. The sub-continent is traversed from region to region to explore and highlight the centres of traditional textile production. For the designer, traveller, student and collector, Indian Textiles is the essential guide to the most famous of all the crafts of the subcontinent.

Authors: John Gillow, Nicholas Barnard
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 224
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication Date: 01 Nov 2008

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