Рет қаралды 19,824
The Quilts of India is the first extensive
survey of Indian quilts compiled in India or
abroad. It identifies and explores the historic
and contemporary context of quiltmaking,
allowing the reader to share in the contextual
relationship between this art and Indian society.
Over 600 photographs, captured in rural villages,
museums and urban settings, present the richness
of this pervasive textile tradition. From the
simplest utility quilt to the most elaborate Indo-
Portuguese coverlet, the book details the diverse
designs, varied techniques and multiple uses of
the twenty-five unique quilting genres discovered
by the author during his four years of research.
Indian quilters are part of a living tradition
that dates back 4,000 years to the Indus Valley
civilization. The spirit of their lives is recounted
in fascinating stories and captivating portraits.
The language of their quilts articulates the
symbols and motifs familiar to these quilters and
their communities. Whether made for use in the
home, to signify religious asceticism, or to be
given as gifts, the quilts are infused with spiritual
significance and folk meaning. The eclectic imagery
not only draws upon a host of classic themes but
also upon the objects and events of everyday life.
This pioneering book raises from obscurity the
remarkable, yet largely overlooked, quilts of India
as an important class of Indian textiles. Written
for a general audience as well as the most ardent
professional, the book provides an intimate look
into the fabric of Indian life through quiltmaking.
www.amazon.in/...
www.amazon.com...