Textiles
Subtitle: collection of the International Museum of Folk Art
By: Bobbie Sumberg.
Contributors: Sumberg, Bobbie.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Layton, Utah
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781423606505
Subjects: International Museum of Folk Art -- Catalogs; Textile fabrics -- Catalogs; Ethnic costume -- Catalogs
Genres: Catalogs
Description: Textiles explores the cultural meaning and exquisite workmanship found in the Museum of International Folk Art's vast collection that spans centuries and includes pieces from seventy countries around the world. Handcrafted work in beautiful, vivid colors typifies the clothing, hats, robes, bedding, and shoes that represent the lives and passions of the people who created and used them. --publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Textiles and costume in the Museum of International Folk Art; title: Textiles. For the bed; title: For the dwelling; title: For the church, temple, or ceremony; title: Decorative textiles; title: Dress. Headwear; title: Outerwear; title: Footwear; title: Accessories; title: Ceremonial; title: Ensembles; title: Further reading.