{"product_id":"9781350264274","title":"Encyclopedia of Embroidery from Sub-Saharan Africa by Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood","description":"For centuries, the peoples of Sub-Saharan Africa have been producing domestic  and professional embroidery to decorate themselves,  their families,  clients, homes and public spaces.  Embroidery is an  expression of  artistic, personal, family, regional and even political creativity  which has played an important role in the social and cultural lives of  people throughout the region. It has also reflected economic and  political changes over time as well as social, religious and  artistic  contexts.  This is the first reference work to describe the history of  embroidery throughout Africa south of the Sahara from the early modern period through to  the  present.  From quilted armour to embroidered caps and leather sandals, it offers an authoritative guide to all the major  embroidery traditions of the region and a detailed examination of the  material,  technical, artistic and  design dimensions of the subject.   Generously   illustrated with 395 images (362 in colour) of clothes, accessories,  and examples of decorated soft furnishings such as cushions, bed linen,  curtains, floor coverings and wall hangings, the Encyclopedia is an essential resource for students and scholars of the subject.   This volume is part of the Bloomsbury World Encyclopedia of Embroidery   series.  The first volume, on embroidery from the Arab World, won the   2017 Dartmouth Medal, awarded by the American Library Association for a reference work of outstanding quality and significance.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56298062643573,"sku":"9781350264274","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781350264274.jpg?v=1762782312","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781350264274","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}