African Textiles is a beautifully illustrated, coffee-table-sized volume that provides a general survey of the colorful handmade textiles produced throughout the African continent--region by
region, west, north, east, central, and southern--and outlines the techniques used to make them, some of which, such as stripweaving and cut-pile raphia embroidery, are virtually unique to the
continent. Also examined are the established trade links and the accompanying cultural and religious implications and their profound influence on textile production. Seventy chapters are
divided into five sections: West Africa; North Africa; East Africa; Central Africa; Southern Africa. There is a glossary, further reading, museum collections, and a map. Annotation ©2016
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