Textiles africains / African Textiles – weaving in Africa | Moraga • Clarke • Fee – Citadelles & Mazenod (book)

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Textiles africains / African Textiles (book) by Vanessa Drake Moraga, Duncan Clarke, and Sarah Fee. Published by Citadelles & Mazenod. 2022. Hardcover, 447 pages. Dimensions: 10.6×14.5×1.96 inches / 27 x 37 x 5 cm. Weight: 3.9 kg / 8.60 lbs. Condition: Very good / like new. Book in French.

This definitive work, African Textiles, explores the fascinating and still largely unknown art of traditional African weaving. It showcases textile masterpieces from West Africa to East Africa, including Mali, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Congo, Cape Verde, and Madagascar.

Organized by geographical region, this sumptuous book presents the stylistic, technical and symbolic particularities of each culture. You’ll discover exceptional pieces – many never seen before – from the world’s greatest collections: Musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac (Paris), Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), British Museum (London), Museum of Ethnology in Lisbon, as well as prestigious private collections.

On the program:
– Bridal tapestries, boubous, loincloths, tunics, shawls, and talismanic garments
– Varied techniques: ikat, Kasai velvet, cotton, wool, silk, barkcloth, beads…
– Influences on modern art (Klee, Matisse, and many others)

With 447 pages, 300 high-quality illustrations, and more than 200 detailed entries, this book combines scholarly rigor with graphic excellence. A true visual delight for lovers of African art, textile enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals in tribal art.
– Publisher: Citadelles & Mazenod
– Year: 2022
– Authors: Vanessa Drake Moraga, Duncan Clarke, Sarah Fee
– Condition: Very good, like new.

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