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African Costumes and Textiles: From the Berbers to the Zulus
Author: Mauro Magliani
This book celebrates the creativity of the peoples of Africa, in particular its weavers, and presents magnificent textiles and accessories in 300 full-color photographs.Celebrating African costumes and textiles, this book draws on historical and modern pieces from the Zaira and Marcel Mis Collection. Whether the materials used are wool, cotton, silk, raffia, or bark, the patterns the weavers produce are predominantly geometric and abstract, but highly stylized figurative motifs are also found. The designs frequently illustrate excerpts from historical or mythical stories.Such extraordinary work exemplifies the craftsmanship of highly skilled African weavers and provides insight into the lives and cultures of different ethnic groups.The book presents a variety of costumes, textiles, and accessories used for everyday wear and for special celebrations, and explores the different techniques, influences, and meanings behind these colorful works of art. The essays describe the history of the development of these techniques and the richness of symbolism in this form of cultural heritage. The superb photography showcases the splendour of these intricate and exquisite textiles.
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