Ajrakh: Patterns and Borders--Actual Cotton Hand Blocked Samples Tipped In

price reduced from $25.00 due to a slight crimping to the upper left corner of the book; damage from shipping

soft cover
fully illustrated in color
In English
A publication of Anohki Museum of Hand Printing, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
7 1/2" x 7 1/2", 19 cm x 19 cm
92 pages/ 3 samples of printed cotton

Text: Emma Ronald
Photography & Layout: David Dunning

Ajrakh ~ Patterns & Borders explores this popular abstract, geometric patterned cloth by revealing the complex technical processes and fascinating history of fabric that continues to be traded world-wide.

Contents:

Introduction
Geography of Ajrakh
History & Trade
True Ajrakh
Related Prints
Prints for Women
Creating a True Ajrakh
Regional Variations
Contemporary Revivals
Ajrakh Gallery
Glossary
Bibliography
Acknowledgements