Synopses & Reviews
Throughout its rich history, diversity of design and form has been at the heart of India's arts and crafts. This gallery of illustrations showcases the finest examples of India's infinite decorative patterns and ornamental motifs and#8212; 1,000 breathtaking designs spanning centuries of traditional craftsmanship. Discover vivid and strikingly varied embellishments from authentic sources:
and#8226; sculpture
and#8226; toys, dolls, and decorative pieces
and#8226; woven and embroidered fabrics
and#8226; ceramics
and#8226; batik and wood block print
and#8226; jewelry
and#8226; floor and wall decoration
and#8226; ivory inlay
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Each royalty-free image has been meticulously reproduced and is poised to inspire an array of decorative and graphic ventures.
Synopsis
This sourcebook showcases 1,000 decorative black-and-white motifs plucked from India's many sumptuous handicrafts: stonework, batik, embroidered fabrics, pottery, jewelry, personal adornments, carpets, more.
Synopsis
This sourcebook showcases 1,000 decorative black-and-white motifs plucked from India's many sumptuous handicrafts: stonework, batik, embroidered fabrics, pottery, jewelry, personal adornments, carpets, more.
Synopsis
Many are the crafts of India, and infinite her decorative patterns and ornamental designs. This essential sourcebook showcases a wondrous collection of 1,000 black-and-white motifs, all taken from India's many authentic handicrafts: stonework, batik, embroidered fabrics, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, personal adornments, carpets, and more. Each crisp illustration is poised to inspire.
Table of Contents
Stone Sculpture
Stone Screens
Stone Inlay Work
Frescoes
Woven Fabrics
Embroidered Fabrics
Wood Block Prints
Wood Block Prints and Batik
Kalamkari
Kalamkari, Batik and Wood Block Prints
Tie and Dye with Hand Printing and Wood Block Prints
Wood Block Prints Based on Tie and Dye
Carpets
Floor Rugs
Floor and Wall Decoration
Ceramics and Pottery
Metalware
Wood Carving
Lacquerware
Ivory Inlay
Ivory Carving
Takuli Work
Leather Work
Toys, Dolls and Decorative Pieces-Clay
Toys, Dolls and Decorative Pieces-Metal
Toys, Dolls and Decorative Pieces-Wood
Jewelry and Ornament
Creative Designs