Author: Nanavati, J.M. with M.P. Vora and M.A. Dhaky
Title: The Embroidery and Bead Work of Kutch and Saurashtra
Description: Gujarat, India, Dept of Archaeology, 1966. Hardcover. White paper over boards with black lettering and gilt insignia, faded blue cloth spine. 125 numbered pp. followed by 8 color images and 118 bw plates. Divided into two sections of the embroidery and the bead work, with introductions, information about the various schools, patterns and motifs, descriptions of plates, technique and materials, and more. Kutch and Saurashtra are two of the main regions of the State of Gujarat, India. The Museum monograph series. Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (pages 32-34, 102-107). Good- (ex-library with labels and stamps on spine, block, inside front and rear covers and title page verso. Heavy fading and overall wear to boards. Light age toning to pages but text and illustrations are otherwise clear and clean.) .

Keywords: Asian Decorative Arts; Indian Embroidery; Indian Bead Work; Gujarat Textile Decoration ; Indian Embroidery; Bead Work ; ; Textiles - Asian


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