{"product_id":"african-textiles-by-john-gillow-9780500292211","title":"African Textiles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book comprehensively surveys and celebrates, in over 570 spectacular colour photographs, the traditional, handcrafted, indigenous textiles of the entire continent of Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCovering, region by region, the handmade textiles of West, North, East, Central, and Southern Africa, \u003ci\u003eAfrican Textiles\u003c\/i\u003e outlines the vast array of techniques used, as well as the different types of loom, materials, and dyes that help to create these sumptuous textiles. In addition, the important influences on textile production—religion, culture, trade, tradition, fashion, and the changing role of women—are assessed in each of the different regions of Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a useful glossary and map, a guide to collections open to the public, and suggestions for further reading, this book provides a wealth of information on the rich art of African textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595501420780,"sku":"9780500292211","price":78.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500292211-african-textiles.jpg?v=1777898490","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/african-textiles-by-john-gillow-9780500292211","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}