Indian Ikat Textiles (V.& A.Indian Art S.)
Author: Rosemary Crill
ISBN: 978-1851772421
Price: Rs. 1615.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
This volume deals in depth with Indian textiles in the ikat technique. It is based on the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection of ikats from all over India, many of which date from the mid-19th century, and represent aspects of weaving and dyeing that no longer survive in their places of origin. A complex form of resist-dyeing in which threads are patterned before weaving, ikat has been used in India since at least the early centuries AD. Over 100 pieces are discussed and illustrated, from the satin-weave mashurs of South India and the silk patola from Gujarat, to simple cotton saris from Orissa and Tamil Nadu and subtly-coloured rumals from Andhra Pradesh. Further sections explore the influence of Indian ikat on the textile traditions of other areas, including South-East Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 176 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1851772421.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-1851772421
- Publisher
- V & A Publications
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What is this book about?
This volume deals in depth with Indian textiles in the ikat technique. It is based on the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection of ikats from all over India, many of which date from the mid-19th century, and represent aspects of weaving and dyeing that no longer survive in their places of origin....
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for its depth, authority, and sheer visual richness. Drawing from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s renowned collection, it offers you rare access to over a century of Indian ikat traditions—many now lost to time. Whether you’re a textile scholar, designer, or serious craft enthusiast, this premium reference immerses you in techniques, regional styles, and global influence, making it both an inspiring study tool and a book you’ll return to for years.
- Published by V & A Publications.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 176.
Catalog Description
This volume deals in depth with Indian textiles in the ikat technique. It is based on the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection of ikats from all over India, many of which date from the mid-19th century, and represent aspects of weaving and dyeing that no longer survive in their places of origin. A complex form of resist-dyeing in which threads are patterned before weaving, ikat has been used in India since at least the early centuries AD. Over 100 pieces are discussed and illustrated, from the satin-weave mashurs of South India and the silk patola from Gujarat, to simple cotton saris from Orissa and Tamil Nadu and subtly-coloured rumals from Andhra Pradesh. Further sections explore the...
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