In the West, embroidery traditions have been at the mercy of trade and fashion, but in much of the rest of the world, embroidery continues to be rooted in ancient beliefs. This beautifully illustrated book examines in detail the fascinating symbolism of the motifs and patterns on embroidered textiles worldwide.
Each example - Chinese court insignia or Japanese kimono; Indian sari or Turkish napkin; Ghanaian banner or Moroccan cushion cover; Native North American pouch or Mexican blouse - bears its own distinctive designs. The global range is as astonishing as the variety of materials and motifs on display.
All aspects of the subject are covered - key regional items, cuts, fabrics, stitches, mythological symbols, religious and spiritual symbols - protective as well as decorative. Hundreds of colour photographs and drawings illustrate this dazzling array.
Complete with a glossary, dictionary of stitches, further reading, where to see public collections and help on how to collect textiles, this is an unrivalled guide for anyone interested in textiles, costume or craft.
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