Mughal Patkas Ashavali Saris and Indo-Iranian Metal-Ground Fragments in the Collections of the Calico Museum of Textiles and the Sarabhai Foundation
Author: Rahul Jain
ISBN: 978-8186980408
Price: Rs. 2128.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
This volume extends the technical overview of Mughal patkas in our previous publication, Indian Costumes II: Patkas: A Costume Accessory in the Collection of the Calico Museum of Textiles, 2002. It illustrates in greater detail the basic principles of construction of what are among the most technically and aesthetically remarkable silks ever woven in India. Thread models and close-up photographs are used to illustrate, as clearly as possible, the types of yarn, weave structures and patterning techniques found in these. Two related genres of woven silks from the collection: the ashavali saris of Gujarat and a series of "Indo-lranian" metal-ground fragments, are also included to provide a fuller picture of the seminal but largely ignored silk-weaving tradition of western India. Introductory essays precede the presentation of each group of textiles. This unique study will be of interest and use to textile researchers and students, and also to the practitioners of the art.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 241 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-8186980408.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-8186980408
- Publisher
- Sarabhai Foundation
- Pan-India Delivery
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What is this book about?
This volume extends the technical overview of Mughal patkas in our previous publication, Indian Costumes II: Patkas: A Costume Accessory in the Collection of the Calico Museum of Textiles, 2002. It illustrates in greater detail the basic principles of construction of what are among the most...
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 rare depth and visual clarity. Designed as a premium reference, it takes you inside the extraordinary craftsmanship of Mughal patkas, ashavali saris, and Indo-Iranian silks through detailed thread models and close-up images. Whether you’re researching, teaching, or practicing textile arts, it gives you a richer understanding of weaving techniques that shaped India’s silk heritage—and preserves knowledge that is both beautiful and increasingly rare.
- Published by Sarabhai Foundation.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 241.
Catalog Description
This volume extends the technical overview of Mughal patkas in our previous publication, Indian Costumes II: Patkas: A Costume Accessory in the Collection of the Calico Museum of Textiles, 2002. It illustrates in greater detail the basic principles of construction of what are among the most technically and aesthetically remarkable silks ever woven in India. Thread models and close-up photographs are used to illustrate, as clearly as possible, the types of yarn, weave structures and patterning techniques found in these. Two related genres of woven silks from the collection: the ashavali saris of Gujarat and a series of "Indo-lranian" metal-ground fragments, are also included to provide a...
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