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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

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