Textiles of Central and South America
by Thompson, Angela
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 1861268262
- ISBN 13
- 9781861268266
- Seller
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Santa Barbara, California, United States
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About This Item
Ramsbury: Crowood Press, 2006. Cloth, 192 pages, colour illustrations, map; 28 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Dust jacket, with light shelfwear, protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. "'Textiles of Central and South America' looks at both the differences and the similarities between the weaving & textile techniques & traditions of the various Latin American countries, & explores the symbolic meanings of the designs woven into or imprinted " - Publisher. CONTENTS: Introduction; Historical background; Designs and symbolism; Yarns and fibres; Spinning and dyeing; Weaving; Costume and accessories; Embroidery and applique; Beads and beadwork; Manipulated thread crafts; Decorative finishes, fringes and tassels.. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 4to. Collectible.
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- Bookseller
- LEFT COAST BOOKS (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 119192
- Title
- Textiles of Central and South America
- Author
- Thompson, Angela
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st
- ISBN 10
- 1861268262
- ISBN 13
- 9781861268266
- Publisher
- Crowood Press
- Place of Publication
- Ramsbury
- Date Published
- 2006
- Size
- 4to
- Keywords
- Collectible
- Bookseller catalogs
- Media / Fabrics & Textiles; XXX / COLLECTIBLES; Latin American / South American; Latin American / Central American, Caribbean;
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- Jacket
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