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African Textiles

von Christopher Spring

Non-Fiction History Art Culture

ISBN

9781559211628

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Erschienen

01.01.1970

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African textiles weaving cultural heritage traditional crafts textile history African culture fabric design dyeing techniques weaving methods cloth symbolism textile art cultural anthropology African art traditional clothing textile currency community status antiques collectibles non-fiction art history cultural studies ethnography decorative arts regional textiles textile patterns textile techniques historical textiles.

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Whereas textiles in many parts of the world are used simply as clothing, in Africa their uses are extremely diverse, ranging from tent awnings to bed covers and bridal wear. Historically, cloth was frequently used as currency and can still indicate the owner's wealth and standing in the community. In this fascinating book, Christopher Spring places African textiles in context and describes how the weaving methods in different parts of the country affected the type of cloth produced, including the use of dyes, the importance of certain colors, and the way designs may be interpreted. The weaving tradition still flourishes, and the examples illustrated here provide a revealing insight to African culture and traditions.