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African Inspirations in Embroidery

ISBN 0-7134-8921-9 Hardback
ISBN 978-1-906388-32-4 Paperback

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Photographs by Michael Wicks. Reproduced with kind permission from Batsford. © Batsford 2004

Beautifully illustrated with more than 90 colour images taken during study and expeditions to the more isolated regions and people of southern Africa capturing some of the magic and mystery of Africa.

The book includes information about traditional craft skills, ways of recording and developing ideas, textile techniques and examples with the focus on:

The design process from primary sources through a variety of techniques to a resolved idea

Colour
Texture and surface quality
Pattern
Techniques – dyeing, flour-paste resist, Seminole patchwork, piecing and patching, stitches and embellishment
Xhosa bag project

Exploring African Themes in fabric and stitch

ISBN 978-1-904499-32-9 Paperback

The book is a companion to African Inspirations in Embroidery  exploring new themes with the focus on innovative and imaginative ways to develop personal ideas. More than 150 images give a flavour of African culture and creative skills.

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The book includes inspiration from primary sources and contains clear instructions for a range of processes.