The art of African Textiles

“Brandnew photography featuring over 100 color photographs.

Examintation of the materials and techniques of traditional African weaving, printing, decorating and cloth production.

The mythology and meaning of the highly symbolic decorative cloths of the African sub-continent.”

Contents: Introduction, Raffia Coths of Zaire, Kente – Royal Cloth of the Ashanti, Bogolan – Mud-Dyed Cloth of Mali, Aso Oke – Ceremonial Cloth of the Yoruba, African Wax-Printed Cloths, Photo Credits and Further Reading.