African Fabric Design

African Fabric Design
Title African Fabric Design PDF eBook
Author Shirley Friedland
Publisher Schiffer Craft
Pages 116
Release 1999
Genre Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN

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This pictorial survey of African fabric prints includes contemporary bold two- and three-color designs, stripes, grids, and geometrics arranged with a focus on design, color, and pattern. Shown are commercially-made adaptations of traditional African designs in cotton, rayon, wool, synthetics, metallics and surface embellishment. The photographs are lively references and inspiration to artists and designers of fashion and fabrics.

African Textiles

African Textiles
Title African Textiles PDF eBook
Author John Gillow
Publisher Chronicle Books
Pages 252
Release 2003-09
Genre Art
ISBN 0811841669

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Traces a boy's journey across India as he searches for a sacred buffalo bell stolen from his tribe.

African Fabric Crafts

African Fabric Crafts
Title African Fabric Crafts PDF eBook
Author Esther Warner Dendel
Publisher
Pages 176
Release 1974
Genre Art
ISBN

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Provides numerous examples of decorative articles and clothing including a caftan inspired by a museum piece, a hanging sculpture utilizing a rice bat weaving technique etc...

African Wax Print

African Wax Print
Title African Wax Print PDF eBook
Author Magie Relph
Publisher
Pages 79
Release 2010
Genre Cerography
ISBN 9780956698209

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Sewing with African Wax Print Fabric

Sewing with African Wax Print Fabric
Title Sewing with African Wax Print Fabric PDF eBook
Author Adaku Parker
Publisher CICO Books
Pages 128
Release 2021-02-09
Genre Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN 9781782498773

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All the techniques, step-by-step instructions, and patterns you need to make 25 African wax print garments and accessories. INCLUDES FULL SIZE PATTERNS FOR US DRESS SIZES 4 TO 22 African wax prints are colorful designs created by dyeing cotton fabric using wax-resist techniques, and then overprinting. The result is a fabric that is bright, colorful, and super-easy to use. Adaku Parker has developed 25 step-by-step projects to make a wide range of stylish pieces with this fabric. There are instant wardrobe classics like a shirt dress, A-line skirts, and culottes, as well as wonderful accessories such as tote bags, a zip purse, and a headband. The basic techniques you will need are all explained, so you’ll feel confident with essentials like attaching waistbands, gathering, pleats, making buttonholes, and adding linings. There are projects suitable for all skill levels so all you need is some gorgeous African wax print fabric and a sewing machine, and you’ll be on your way to updating your wardrobe with unique pieces that will help you stand out from the crowd.

Glossary of Textile Terms with an Introduction

Glossary of Textile Terms with an Introduction
Title Glossary of Textile Terms with an Introduction PDF eBook
Author Harry P. Curtis
Publisher
Pages 316
Release 1921
Genre Cotton trade
ISBN

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African Wax Print Textiles

African Wax Print Textiles
Title African Wax Print Textiles PDF eBook
Author Anne Grosfilley
Publisher Prestel Publishing
Pages 0
Release 2018
Genre Batik
ISBN 9783791384368

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Reveals the complex origins of African wax print textiles and traces the process of printing and dying the fabric, involving wax or indigo, to its West Indian roots. Also explores the differences of mass-produced and artisanally sourced fabrics, tracking where textiles go from the manufacturing centers to markets and cities throughout Africa and the world