Embroidery From Palestine

"Intricate patterns and diverse designs of 19th and early 20th century Palestinian village costumes. Palestinian dresses, jackets, head-veils and head-dresses are made from a variety of beautiful fabrics: handwoven cotton or linen, left natural or dyed indigo-blue; and brightly coloured silks, taffetas, velvet and wool. Also covers the diverse decorative techniques and patterns set against the backdrop of traditional Palestinian village life. A superb cross-cultural refence book. Written by Shelagh Weir. Published by the British Museum. 88 pages. Size225 x 225mm. "

Price £10.99