Inspiration Kantha
Creative Stitchery and Quilting with Asia's Ancient Technique
Seiten
2017
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7643-5357-4 (ISBN)
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7643-5357-4 (ISBN)
Combines the appeal of traditional cultures' crafts with the pure enjoyment factor of this colorful, simple embroidering.
Kanthas, embroidered fabrics traditionally created by the women of northern India and Bangladesh, capture culture, history, and stitching creativity in their layers of repurposed old cloth. This book reveals the beauty in kantha's simplicity--it is based on simple running stitch--and offers step-by-step instructions that enable today's textile artists to enjoy it. Kanthas were originally created from threadbare clothing to rejuvenate it. The used fabrics were layered, then embellished with motifs and themes from nature, everyday life, and spirituality. This guide leads you through the layering of fabrics, transfer of imagery, and the stitching itself. There are handy motif patterns, instructions on how to begin a personal kantha reference library, and more. Both simple and complex projects, appealing to beginners and expert stitchers, get you started, and a colorful gallery of kantha work is included to inspire you.
Kanthas, embroidered fabrics traditionally created by the women of northern India and Bangladesh, capture culture, history, and stitching creativity in their layers of repurposed old cloth. This book reveals the beauty in kantha's simplicity--it is based on simple running stitch--and offers step-by-step instructions that enable today's textile artists to enjoy it. Kanthas were originally created from threadbare clothing to rejuvenate it. The used fabrics were layered, then embellished with motifs and themes from nature, everyday life, and spirituality. This guide leads you through the layering of fabrics, transfer of imagery, and the stitching itself. There are handy motif patterns, instructions on how to begin a personal kantha reference library, and more. Both simple and complex projects, appealing to beginners and expert stitchers, get you started, and a colorful gallery of kantha work is included to inspire you.
Anna Hergert is a full time professional artist specializing in stitched textiles. Her work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Erscheinungsdatum | 30.01.2018 |
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Zusatzinfo | 239 color & b/w images |
Verlagsort | Atglen |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 254 x 178 mm |
Gewicht | 499 g |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles |
Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten | |
ISBN-10 | 0-7643-5357-8 / 0764353578 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7643-5357-4 / 9780764353574 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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