Author: MOOK, H.,
Title: Kleurrijk Textiel uit West Afrika vroeger en nu. [Exhibition Catalogue/Tentoonstellings catalogus].
Description: S.L., Federatie Landelijk Weefkontakt, 1987. Small 8°. Orig. wrappers, stapled. illustration, being a motive applied to a woollen blanket Sahel area, West Africa. 24pp. Ills. after photographs by Jaap Mook, line-drawings in text, of which illustrating african looms, by A. Lucas-Andreae, list of sources consulted, table of contents. ADDED: an A-4 sized leaflet with additional information to the exhibition with on verso a plan of the exhibition-hall, centre-folded, loosely inserted. Supplies interesting information on classical and modern weavings from West-Africa, Adinkra, Dogon, Yoruba, &c.; also various techniques of decoration are described and discussed, dyeing of cloths and blankets, &c. Ver good copy.

Keywords: weaving looms craft classical modern design blankets cloths west africa cotton adinkra dogon yoruba ashanti decoration decorative arts textiles dyeing applique history exhibition catalogue west africa