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Whether it’s a hand-woven sarape, a festive square of oilcloth, or a delicate trimming of lace, Mexican textiles reflect passionate appreciation for color, pattern, and design. In the dazzling pages of Mexican Textiles, photographer and Mexican art aficionado Masako Takahashi shares her love of the form, taking readers on a journey through this sun-drenched land. She visits artisan workshops, weaving centers, lace makers, and family-owned rug manufacturers for an inside view of how traditional fabrics are designed, dyed, woven, and finished. Takahashi also takes her camera into scores of unique homes to show how new and antique woven treasures are used to advantage in modern décor. In the text, readers discover insightful notes on regional differences, history, technique, and tips for identifying quality materials and craftsmanship. Overflowing with exuberance and creative ideas, and including a resource section listing the major textile markets and vendors throughout Mexico, Mexican Textiles is an indispensable resource book for appreciating and collecting artfully crafted Mexican fabrics.
About the Author
Masako Takahashi is a much-exhibited artist and photographer who divides her time between Venice, California, and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Her previous books include Mexicolor and Mexican Tiles. Tony Cohan is the author of On Mexican Time, a memoir about his life in Mexico, and other books. His travel writing has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, including Conde Nast Traveler and The New York Times.
Whether it’s a hand-woven sarape, a festive square of oilcloth, or a delicate trimming of lace, Mexican textiles reflect passionate appreciation for color, pattern, and design. In the dazzling pages of Mexican Textiles, photographer and Mexican art aficionado Masako Takahashi shares her love of the form, taking readers on a journey through this sun-drenched land. She visits artisan workshops, weaving centers, lace makers, and family-owned rug manufacturers for an inside view of how traditional fabrics are designed, dyed, woven, and finished. Takahashi also takes her camera into scores of unique homes to show how new and antique woven treasures are used to advantage in modern décor. In the text, readers discover insightful notes on regional differences, history, technique, and tips for identifying quality materials and craftsmanship. Overflowing with exuberance and creative ideas, and including a resource section listing the major textile markets and vendors throughout Mexico, Mexican Textiles is an indispensable resource book for appreciating and collecting artfully crafted Mexican fabrics.
About the Author
Masako Takahashi is a much-exhibited artist and photographer who divides her time between Venice, California, and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Her previous books include Mexicolor and Mexican Tiles. Tony Cohan is the author of On Mexican Time, a memoir about his life in Mexico, and other books. His travel writing has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, including Conde Nast Traveler and The New York Times.
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IN MEXICO, THE HISTORY OF CLOTH IS THE HISTORY OF CLOTHING. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cambaya cloth, backstrap loom, natural dyes, table linens Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Oaxaca City, San Miguel de Allende, Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Santo Domingo, Sna Jolobil New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Mexican Textiles by Chloe Sayer in Back Matter
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