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Princeton University Press The Atlas of World Embroidery: A Global Exploration of Heritage and Styles

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A richly illustrated history of embroidery and needlework, showcasing the glorious range of styles, motifs, and materials used around the world Embroidery is one of the world’s most widely shared forms of creative expression―and one of its most varied and diverse. It can be found in every region, yet its visual languages, themes, and techniques vary greatly: some are marked by unique styles and others show influences from neighboring cultures. The Atlas of World Embroidery examines many distinctive embroidery styles and traditions found across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. From the quillwork and birch boxes of Indigenous North America to the decorative matyo style of Hungary, the zardozi embroiderers of India, and the satin stitches of Han Dynasty China, Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood provides a comprehensive history of embroidery, describing its materials and tools, its designs and symbols, and its uses and makers. Emphasizing the visual aspects of embroidery across cultures, the atlas features an unprecedented array of color images celebrating the art form. Organized geographically by region and country, and focusing on hand needlework with relevant examples of machine forms, The Atlas of World Embroidery is a beautiful and authoritative exploration of this ancient craft. Lavishly illustrated throughout in full color with more than 300 images Features full and close-up images of embroidered fabrics, including household items and clothing, along with insightful analysis Includes sections on the Americas; Europe; Sub-Saharan Africa; the Arabic World; Turkey, the Iranian Plateau, and Central Asia; the Indian Subcontinent; East Asia; and Southeast Asia and Australasia―with subsections on individual countries, cultures, and kinds of embroidery Contains a directory of design motifs depicting patterns from around the world

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Brand: Princeton University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0691261911
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Fashion > History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 17 February 2026
Listed Since: 14 July 2025

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