Asia Bookroom :: Asian Art

	Kyrgyzstan. ANTIPINA, KLAVDIYA. Stock ID: 100430 Dozens of colour illustrations, many double-page, 186pp, bibliography, dustjacket. This is a truly remarkable book, filled with superb colour photographs and watercolours of Kyrgyzystan and its many distinctive clothing forms. The illustrations are accompanied by passages which describe the materials and techniques used to create the pictured objects. Also included is the work of Russian anthropologist, Klavdiya Ivanova Antipina, who was one of only a few Soviet anthropologists to research the Kyrgyz. This book is one of the very few volumes covering either subject; that it contains both makes it uniquely appealing. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 100430) ... more	AU$105.00
	Tribal and Village Rugs. The Definitive Guide to Design, Pattern and Motif. The Definitive Guide to Design, Pattern and Motif. STONE, PETER F. Stock ID: 101204 Colour illustrations, 351pp, glossary, index, paperback, quarto. Talks about the weaving traditions of the Near East and Central Asia. Using computer imagery to systematise the study of motifs, designs and patterns through well over 1,600 beautiful and functional full-colour images, this work serves as a useful source for design ideas. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 101204) ... more	AU$59.95
	Indian Textiles. GILLOW, JOHN, AND NICHOLAS BARNARD. Stock ID: 126912 Colour photographic illustrations, 224pp, bibliography, index, dustjacket. "Indian Textiles" is the first comprehensive survey of the handmade textiles of the whole of the South Asian subcontinent, bringing to life in hundreds of glorious photographs their vibrant colours, textiles and motifs. The book examines the histories of textiles traditions throughout the whole area, as well as analysing the techniques of dyeing, weaving and embroidering. The sub-continent is traversed from region to region to explore and highlight the centres of traditional textile production. For the designer, traveller, student and collector, "Indian Textiles" is the essential guide to the most famous of all the crafts of the subcontinent. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 126912) ... more	AU$90.00
	Two Hearts in Harmony. Japanese Heritage Quilts. NAGANO, TOMIE. Stock ID: 127403 Colour photoraphic illustrations, 32pp, paperback. 'Shashiko' is translated as 'little stabs' or running stitches. Traditonally it is done with white thread on indigo dyed cloth. As the Japanese economy improved in the 18th century, this stitching developed further as a decorative element. This book documents an exhibition held in Toowoomba, 2005. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 127403) ... more	AU$23.50
	An Endangered Species - Telia Rumal. Double Ikats of South India. MCCOWN, DANA. Stock ID: 127402 Colour photographic illustrations, 46pp, paperback. No other land enjoys such a profusion of creative energies for the production of textiles as the sub-continent of India. The interaction of peoples - invaders, indigenous tribes, traders and exploreres - has built a complex culture legendary for its vitality and colour: today, over ten million weavers, dyers and spinners contribute their hand-made textiles to this melting pot. The special quality of the light cotton cloth, the ability to respond with alacrity and sensitivity to the demands for new designs and patterns, as well as the fast nature of the colourful dyes ensured that until the European Industrial revolution, India was the world's foremost centre of textile production. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 127402) ... more	AU$21.95
	Fabric of Enchantment. Batik from the North Coast of Java. HERINGA, RENS AND VELDHUISEN, HARMAN C. Stock ID: 127514 Maps, colour and black and white photographic illustrations, 239pp, index, bibliography. appendices, glossary, paperback quarto, upper corner bumped, otherwise very good. Catalogue of selections from the Inger McCabe Elliott batik collection. "Dale Carolyn Gluckman, associate curator of costumes and textiles, herself an authority on South Asian textiles, has brought together an outstanding trio of scholars from Great Britain and the Netherlands to shed new light on these colorful, intricate, and sometimes fanciful textiles, textiles that have many stories to tell about their creators and wearers; their images and meanings; their historical context and social milieu. Perhaps the most interesting story for the modern reader is that of the artistic flowering of a culturally and ethnically diverse society whose major creative expression was on cloth." From Foreword. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 127514) ... more	AU$66.00
	From the Far West: Carpets and Textiles of Morocco. FISKE, PATRICIA, W. RUSSELL PICKERING AND RALPH S. YOHE (EDITED BY). Stock ID: 127502 Black and white and colour photographic illustrations, 187pp, bibliography, little rubbing of dustjacket, now wrapped in plastic covering, hardback quarto in good to very condition. "Moroccan pile and flatwoven rugs display a great variety of patterns and structures and dazzle the eye with their vivid colours. This publication is the first work on the subject of Moroccan rugs in over half a century. Although great interest has long been shown in oriental carpets from the Middle East and China, relatively little study has been made until recently of the equally vigorous weaving traditions of Morocco. Five essays provide the reader with background on the history and culture of the country, placing the weavings in context, and represent the results of recent scholarly study. In the catalogue section, more than 90 examples of every known type of pile and flatwoven rug are illustrated and described. Rugs woven by the Berber tribes of the Middle Atlas and High Atlas Mountains and those made by rural Arab groups are shown, as well as examples of the urban carpets from Rabat and Mediouna." Publisher's description. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 127502) ... more	AU$75.00
	Pictorial Cambodian Textiles. GREEN, GILLIAN. Stock ID: 119311 Colour photographic illustrations, 163pp, bibliography, index, paperback. The pictorial representations on Cambodian silk textiles, are unique in mainland Southeast Asia. Many of the few surviving antique textiles of this genre visualise, in astounding detail, Theravada Buddhist themes and are a response in silk to similar depictions in other artistic media also used in community religious practice. The imagery of another genre of pictorial textiles springs from a different source and is distinguished by the iconography of a bird, snake and tree of life. In addition some of this group have illustrations of ships ranging from realistic to arcane. Latest research suggests that these pictorial textiles represented celebrations held at the end of the rainy season in Cambodia. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 119311) ... more	AU$90.00
	My Favorite Felt Sweets. 106 mouth-watering Felt replicas. SAGARA, ATSUKO. Stock ID: 122690 Colour photographic illustrations, as well as step-by-step instructional diagrams, 96pp, paperback. "Japanese" and "cute," are todays hot buzzwords among crafters. Add in "felt" and you've got the perfect recipe for fun. My Favorite Felt Sweets blends these three ingredients into a charming volume that will delight young, style-savvy craft enthusiasts everywhere. The book offers detailed, easy-to-follow directions, as well as life-sized patterns, for 106 different projects. Sheets of colored felt and basic sewing skills (and sometimes a little glue for the final, decorative touches) are all that are required to whip up these luscious-looking and guilt-free confections. From petit fours to birthday cakes, tartlets, madeleines and cigar sticks to gingerbread men and fortune cookies - here are the makings of hours of enjoyment and richly rewarding creative endeavor. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 122690) ... more	AU$27.95
	Japanese Textiles In the Victoria and Albert Museum. JACKSON, ANNA. Stock ID: 126749 Colour photographic illustrations, 143pp, bibliography, quarto, paperback, slight extremities wear, still a very good copy. This lavishly illustrated volume presents highlights from the Victoria and Albert Museum's extensive collection of Japanese textiles and dress, which is one of the finest in the West. Ranging from sumptuous embroidered kimonos and woven actors' robes to the indigo-dyed textiles of rural Japan, this book explores the various techniques that have been employed by Japanese textile artists in the production of woven, printed and embroidered textiles from the seventeenth century to the present day. Publisher's description. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 126749) ... more	AU$50.00
	Chinese Embroidery. Traditional Techniques. BERTIN-GUEST, JOSIANE. Stock ID: 122941 Colour photographic illustrations, bibliography, index, paperback. A definitive history, design and technique sourcebook for Chinese embroider, this book includes: . A historical overview of the rich tradition of Chinese embroidery; . Specialist stitch techniques such as block shading, scale carving and the Pekin knot; . 16 design sheets with templates; . Over 100 colour photographs and over 150 clear line drawings. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 122941) ... more	AU$24.95 WAS AU$39.95
	A World Between the Warps. Southeast Asia's Supplementary Warp Textiles. HOWARD, MICHAEL C. Stock ID: 128058 Colour photographic illustrations, xxi + 206pp, index, paperback. Studies in the Material Cultures of Southeast Asia No. 12. 'A World Between the Warps' is the first comprehensive study of Southeast Asia's supplementary warp and warp float pattered textiles. Such textiles have received relatively little attention in the past even though they are an important part of the textile legacy of the region, linking peoples to a common Bronze Age past associated with the Dong Son culture of northern Vietnam and south-eastern China. This book discusses the waving techniques and provides a survey of supplementary warp and warp float patterned textiles throughout Southeast Asia. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 128058) ... more	AU$114.95
	Batik Design. VAN ROOJEN, PEPIN. Stock ID: 41490 Map, colour and black and white photo illustrations,192pp, glossary, index, paperback, quarto. This book traces the origins and development of the motifs and patterns used in the design of batik, illustrated with a large selection of masterpieces from some of the foremost textile collections in the world. The text provides an account of the cultural history of the Malay world to put the subject into a broader perspective. And further-more, attention is given to batik technique, the traditional use of batik textiles, and to its occasional incorporation into modern fashion design. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 41490) ... more	AU$29.95 WAS AU$39.95
	Nomadic Embroideries. India's Tribal Textile Art. SKINNER, TINA. Stock ID: 127656 Colour photographic illustrations, 208pp, dustjacket. More than 500 images explore the free-form embroidered creations of the tribal people of India's renown Gujarat Province. Dating back 30 to 100 years, they include original garments, temple offerings, welcome banners, and second-generation quilted works that combine precious remnants for new decorative uses. These items have trickled onto the world market where they are treasured by decorators and collectors. Textile artists, designers, and ethnologists alike will delight in these examples of the boundless imaginations of itinerant tribal women who make much of little in their elaborate, mica and bead-studded creations, Abstract, geometric, floral, and religious imagery celebrates the boundless exuberance of their quest for beauty. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 127656) ... more	AU$140.00
	Primary Structure of Fabrics. An Illustrated Classification. EMERY, IRENE. Stock ID: 127899 xxv + 341pp, bibliography, index, addendum, paperback. Irene Emery?s innovative construction of a comprehensive system of terminology for describing fabrics was recognized as a classic on its first publication in 1966. Based on years of study of a huge range of fabrics produced by hand or by strictly limited mechanization, its essential strength is its universality: whether the purpose of study is an aspect of design, history or cultural significance and whatever its scope chronologically or geographically, a definition of the actual structural makeup of fabrics and their component parts becomes clear and accessible to all. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 127899) ... more	AU$75.00
	Make Your Own Japanese Clothes. Patterns and Ideas for Modern Wear. MARSHALL, JOHN. Stock ID: 79304 Colour photographic illustrations, line diagrams, 130pp, appendices, paperback with dustjacket. Making Japanese clothes is surprisingly simple. Patterns consist of virtually all straight lines, and the non-body-conforming shapes require no darts, buttonholes, or zippers. Here, in this creative sourcebook, is all the information you need to sew authentic Japanese clothes or to design your own Japan-inspired fashions. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 79304) ... more	AU$49.95
	Dhurries. History, Technique, Pattern, Identification. CHALDECOTT, NADA. Stock ID: 127447 Maps, colour photographic illustrations, 160pp, glossary, index, dustjacket. The dhurrie - for centuries a widely used floor covering in the Indian subcontinent - is becoming a cult item in Western decoration. Its striking colours and the powerful simplicity and variety of its designs are the perfect accompaniment to 21st-century interiors. This is the first thorough-going guide to the dhurrie, incorporating over 250 examples, most specially photographed. The history of dhurries stretches from the Ajanta cave paintings to the present day and readers will see here the earliest surviving dhurrie, from the 17th century, originally in the Amber Palace in Rajasthan. Each design pattern, whether of main field or border, figurative or geometric, is carefully analysed and clearly illustrated. Materials, spinning, dyeing, and the techniques of weaving are clearly explained. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 127447) ... more	AU$39.95 WAS AU$52.00
	Straits Chinese Beadwork and Embroidery. A Collector's Guide. MENG, HO WING. Stock ID: 100995 Colour photographic illustrations, 176pp, bibliography, index, dustjacket. In this volume the author covers new ground by comparing beadwork fabricated by Straits nonyas with the Indonesian perananakan variety, and includes, in the embroidery section, a fascinating account of silk an sericulture. Over 90 illustrations of rare beadwork and embroidery have been included here, in spectacular full colour, and they come from several treasured private collections in Singapore and Indonesia. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 100995) ... more	AU$34.95 WAS AU$86.95
	The Fine Art of Kimono Embroidery. KUSANO, SHIZUKA. Stock ID: 100413 Colour photographic illustrations, 110pp, glossary, dustjacket. Shizuka Kusano's canvases are kimono, obi (the kimono sash), and tapestries, on which she creates extraordinary compositions in brilliant colour and subtle tones, with a rich contrast in textures. Her themes are drawn from Japanese poetry, literature, and art, as well as traditional seasonally-oriented motifs such as trees, flowers, birds, and streams. Working exclusively with silk threads and fabric, and delicately balancing the use of space in her composition, Kusano's designs achieve the sophistication for which the best Japanese art is known. Selected works are shown here in full colour with explanatory captions, while a separate section covers the primary techniques used to create each piece. In addition, Kusano writes about how she came to be interested in embroidery and how she developed her art, and provides commentary on her themes and inspirations. She also includes an essay on the history of embroidery in Japan from the time it was introduced into the country from China in the sixth century up until the present. Kusano's insight and fresh perspective on this unique art will inspire embroidery enthusiasts, textile collectors, and art lovers worldwide. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 100413) ... more	AU$69.95
	Sarasa Woodblock Patterns. YOSHIOKA, SACHIO. (EDITOR). Stock ID: 119671 Colour as well as black and white illustrations, 120pp, paperback. Sarasa is decorated cotton cloth, also known as "chintz," either printed or hand-painted. Developed in India over 2,000 years ago, sarasa was exported throughout the world and had n enormous influence on art and culture. This book introduces woodblocks such as those used principally by craftsmen in India, but also in Persia and elsewhere, where patterns were engraved in hard, durable teak. The textiles displaying the designs in this book are considered precious examples of the art. They were typically used as meibutsugire (highly valued, exquisite cloths for wrapping th4e finest tea-ceremony utensils) and as fabrics for kimono obi (sashes). (When referring to this item please quote stockid 119671) ... more	AU$29.95