The Indian Textile Sourcebook

Author : Avalon Fotheringham
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0500480427
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Indian Textile Patterns and Techniques written by Avalon Fotheringham and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vibrant volume showcases a stunning collection of Indian textiles from the V&A, and explores in depth their history, production techniques, and designs. Textiles have a long and distinguished history on the Indian subcontinent, from the dazzling woven silks worn by royalty to the simple block-printed patterns worn by the masses. Drawing from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s world-class collection, this beautiful and informative reference features breathtaking and varied textile designs, techniques, and colors. Each piece is examined in detail through close-up shots of the fabric and patterns, and demonstrates different weaving techniques, allowing readers to see precisely how the textile was made. Divided into three chapters by pattern style—“Floral,” “Figurative,” and “Geometric”—each chapter comprises an introduction to the style’s history along with its intended use. This authoritative volume overflows with distinctive colors and patterns to inspire and inform the reader about the history of Indian textiles and patterns, their intended use, and the methods by which they were made.

Author : John Gillow
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Indian Textiles written by John Gillow and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The production of textiles in India continues to flourish just as it has for many centuries. The interactions of peoples - indigenous tribes, invaders, traders, explorers - through history has built a culture legendary for its variety and colour. From the Rann of Kutch to the Coromandel coast, from city and village, handloom weavers, block printers, painters, dyers and embroiderers are all creating the most extraordinary textiles." "This all-encompassing survey of textiles from every region of the Indian subcontinent runs the gamut of commercial, tribal and folk textiles. The authors first place them in context by examining the cultural background: the history, the materials and the techniques - weaving, printing, painting and tie-and-dye. They then give a detailed region-by-region account of traditional textile production, including chapters on Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. An array of images provides an unsurpassed visual representation of the textiles, while a detailed reference section with further reading, museums and information on technical terms completes this essential guide."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Helmut Neumann
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 3791386859
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Textiles of India written by Helmut Neumann and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This magnificently illustrated and deeply researched volume takes the reader on a journey throughout the Indian subcontinent to explore the history and traditions of its textiles. India's rich and vibrant textile tradition boasts an enormous range of techniques and extraordinary level of artistry. Drawn from one of the world's finest collections of Indian textiles, this book presents a fascinating overview of several centuries of artistic production from every corner of India. Each section examines a different region to reveal its distinct textile traditions, patterns, and processes: Patola silks from Gujarat, lampas weaves preserved in Tibetan temples, mordant resist dyed cottons exported to Indonesia, silk saris from Murshidabad and embroideries from rural Bengal and Punjab. The book also delves into the roles that textiles have played in daily life over the centuries, from household and dowry textiles to devotional pieces and exquisite materials crafted for rich patrons. Each object is photographed from multiple angles and reproduced in meticulous detail. Many of the antique pieces featured here are exceedingly rare, which makes this book an invaluable resource. Gorgeously illustrated, this volume makes a stunning gift for anyone interested in the history and craftmanship of one of the world's oldest textile traditions.

Author : Karun Thakar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781898113966
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Indian Textiles written by Karun Thakar and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-08 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Features Indian textiles pieces from the Karun Thakar Collection, and The Textile Museum and Cotsen Textile Traces Study Collection in Washington, DC* Published to accompany an exhibition at The Textile Museum at George Washington University in Washington, DC, opening January 2022The book features items from one of the world's foremost private collections of Indian textiles, the Karun Thakar Collection, together with key pieces from two recently united American collections, The Textile Museum and the Cotsen Textile Traces Study Collection in Washington, DC. The book and accompanying exhibition offer a unique approach to understanding Indian textile culture through reference to three distinct traditions: abstract, floral and figurative design.With essays by three leading international Indian textile curators, the publication's focus on textile ornament rather than date, region, usage, or technique provides new perspective and scholarship on this ancient artistic tradition. The book highlights the tradition's remarkable diversity, with objects ranging from folk embroideries to Mughal courtly weavings, and from early textiles traded to Egypt and Southeast Asia to 18th-century chintzes exported to Europe.

Author : John Gillow
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 9780500277096
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Traditional Indian Textiles written by John Gillow and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1993 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of Indian textile production, describes weaving, painting, printing, and tie-dye techniques, and surveys textile production and decoration in the various regions

Author : G. K. Ghosh
Publisher : APH Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788170247067
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Indian Textiles written by G. K. Ghosh and published by APH Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mausumi Kar
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 8132223705
Total Pages : 105 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Indian Textile and Clothing Industry written by Mausumi Kar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the textile and clothing Industry of India and its trade scenario from a global perspective. New developments in international policies related to trade and investment and falling barriers to trade worldwide as well as within individual regional communities have transformed the structure of production and global competition in the textile and apparel industries across the world. Furthermore, with the incorporation of textile trade in the GATT framework following the removal of quantitative restrictions, and the subsequent liberalization of investment opportunities, the Indian market is now home to several international brands, which has led to the present upsurge of FDI in this very important sector of the Indian economy. The book closely examines the nature and impact of such external changes on the industry’s structure and labour-related issues. The key feature of this book is that it presents a snapshot of all the domestic and international policies related to this sector, from the earliest relevant period to the present, and analyses the topical issues in significant detail. The book also offers some empirical analyses to show the impact of external changes on the concentration of firms in this industry and the regional inequalities that have emerged from regional variations in firms’ employment, labour-income and profit levels. Further, it addresses another striking feature, namely the role of preferential trading blocs or Regional Trading Arrangements (RTA) in creating trade-diverting effects related to this sector apart from the implications of foreign collaborations and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. Many economists fear that the benefits of these RTAs for the partner countries are much greater than those for India, with net gains of incremental exports from India being small or even negative. This book discusses these critical issues in the context of India’s textile and apparel trade.

Author : Jagadeesh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Indian Textile written by Jagadeesh and published by . This book was released on 2023-02-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indian textile industry is a rich tapestry of history, tradition, and culture. The industry has played a significant role in the country's economy and society for centuries, and continues to do so to this day. This book, ""The Indian Textile: An Insight into the Rich History and Diversity of Indian Textile Traditions"" delves into the complex and diverse world of Indian textiles, exploring its history, current state, and future potential. From the ancient techniques and designs of the handloom and handicraft sector, to the modern innovations of the organized textile industry, this book provides a comprehensive look at the Indian textile industry. It covers the major markets and export destinations for Indian textiles, as well as the government policies and programs that support and promote the industry. This book also explores the use of Indian textiles in contemporary art and fashion, highlighting the ongoing significance of the industry in preserving and promoting India's cultural heritage. The book is intended for anyone interested in understanding the Indian textile industry, from its rich history and diverse traditions to its current state and future potential. We hope that this book will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the Indian textile industry and its ongoing significance in the country's economy, culture, and art.

Author : Laila Tyabji
Publisher : Marg Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Threads & Voices written by Laila Tyabji and published by Marg Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an analysis of the sociological and economic causes of the demise of certain traditions, such as the glowing, rich phulkaris of the Punjab. Also discussed are women embroiderers, working in traditions that are centuries old, but new to the marketplace and urban lifestyles. The book provides a moving account of the rites of passage of Rabari women who, empowered through their embroidery, have become their own designers and entrepreneurs, It shows through color photographs and text how craft has not only been a catalyst for personal growth and social and economic change but has also created new conflicts and challenges. Women who worked to their own rhythms and creative impulses now craft to tunes others play. Cultural influences from the outside world have infiltrated their aesthetic and homes. The articles included describe textiles and skills still used by people for themselves, rather than the courtly textiles of yesteryear. While India is poised between past and future, craft still maintains its place.

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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9047429974
Total Pages : 523 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How India Clothed the World written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2009-07-31 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on new research on textile trade and production in the regions that depended on the Indian Ocean, the book contributes to a new understanding of the role that Indian cloth played in the making of the modern world economy.