Author: | Bobbie Sumberg | ISBN: | 9781423616719 |
Publisher: | Gibbs Smith | Publication: | March 10, 2010 |
Imprint: | Gibbs Smith | Language: | English |
Author: | Bobbie Sumberg |
ISBN: | 9781423616719 |
Publisher: | Gibbs Smith |
Publication: | March 10, 2010 |
Imprint: | Gibbs Smith |
Language: | English |
Textiles explores the cultural meaning and exquisite workmanship found in the Museum of International Folk Art’s vast collection that spans centuries and includes pieces from seventy countries around the world. Handcrafted work in beautiful, vivid colors typifies the clothing, hats, robes, bedding, and shoes that represent the lives and passions of the people who created and used them.
Textiles explores the cultural meaning and exquisite workmanship found in the Museum of International Folk Art’s vast collection that spans centuries and includes pieces from seventy countries around the world. Handcrafted work in beautiful, vivid colors typifies the clothing, hats, robes, bedding, and shoes that represent the lives and passions of the people who created and used them.