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The essential art of African textiles : design without end
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The essential art of African textiles : design without end

by Alisa LaGamma, Christine Giuntini

This study examines West African textile traditions, including strip weaving and indigo resist-dyeing techniques. It explores the cultural significance of cloth alongside contemporary artworks inspired by textile forms across various media.

Accession 15451 ISBN 9780300149623 Publisher Metropolitan Museum of Art, Yale University Press
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