Indian Embroidery

Synopsis

An introduction to the history and techniques of Indian embroidery. The slides exemplify four basic types of embroidery that are practised in India: shisha work, phulkari, applique and patchwork, and Kantha. They follow through the process of creation from preliminary stitches to examples of the finished products of covers, bags and other garments - a step-by-step guide to the ways Indian embroidery is produced.
9-page text with introduction, map, commentary, bibliography, and note on sources. The text traces the evolution of embroidery through history, as it was subject to the changes brought about by imperialism and commerce.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; 15 slides.

Year of production

1991

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £16.50 (inc. VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Crafts

Keywords

embroidery; Indian art; textiles

Credits

Writer

Anne Morrell

Distributor

Name

Manchester Metropolitan University, Faculty of Art and Design

Email

c.hilton@mmu.ac.uk or j.davis@mmu.ac.uk

Web

http://www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk/visualresources/slidesets/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0161 247 1930

Fax

0161 247 6897

Address

The Visual Resources Curator
Righton Building
Cavendish Street
Manchester
M15 6BG