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Paperback Embroidered Textiles: A World Guide to Traditional Patterns Book

ISBN: 0500288585

ISBN13: 9780500288580

Embroidered Textiles: A World Guide to Traditional Patterns

The art of embroidery has been practiced for thousands of years. In the West, traditions have been at the mercy of trade and fashion, but in other regions embroidery continues to be rooted in ancient beliefs and superstitions. This beautifully illustrated book examines in detail the fascinating symbolism of the motifs and patterns that give life to these traditional textiles from around the world. The global range is as remarkable as the variety of...

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