African Fabric Design

by Shirley Friedland

The fabrics here are African designs, made primarily in Africa, commercially, rather than by traditional methods. Most are contemporary, made of cotton; though varieties of rayon, wool, a blend, or synthetic also are present, as well as fabric with metallic thread or surface embellishment. Many examples are printed adaptations of traditional woven textiles, because the pattern and color and their effect are the essential qualities. This volume, arranged...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764308319
• ISBN13: 9780764308314
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Schiffer Craft
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.1" x 8.5"