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The history of the sari links an ancient north Indian terracotta of a woman wearing this simple garment to the saris created by twentieth-century Paris designers. The essential simplicity of the sari-an untailored length of cloth measuring between four and nine meters long by approximately one meter wide-is set against a wonderful variety of fabrics, colors, patterns, and draping styles. There are richly diverse regional traditions of color, pattern, and weave, analyzed comprehensively here through a six-fold division of the Indian subcontinent: the West; the East; the North-East and the Himalayas; the Eastern Deccan; the South; and the Western Deccan. Each section is accompanied by a dazzling display of sari types in color, all specially photographed.
The result of many years' research, the book contains the most detailed analysis of sari design ever undertaken, with a comprehensive guide to the symbols, patterns, and motifs used, together with their origins and information about how they have evolved. Many rare and unusual saris are featured, along with photographs of the designs and diagrams of over forty sari types. A substantial reference section includes translations of more than four hundred Indian words and concepts, a glossary of textile terms, information on museum collections, a full bibliography, a detailed chronology, and a table of sari measurements. 470 illustrations and phtographs, 206 in color.
About the Author
Linda Lynton, an expert on ethnic textiles, lectures extensively on the sari and other textiles throughout the United States. She has contributed articles about saris, ethnic art, Indian antiques, and travel to publications such as Arts of Asia, Fiberarts, and Asia Pacific Travel. Sanjay K. Singh is a cinematographer and photographer whose award-winning work has appeared in many publications, including Elle, Arts of Asia, and American Cinematographer.
The Sari,Linda Lynton,Thames & Hudson,0500283788,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Beauty & Grooming - General,Criticism,Design - General,Design - Textile & Costume,Fashion
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