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42 | TEXTILES: INTERNATIONAL Bogolanfini Mud Cloth: Textile Art with CD • Sam Hilu, Irwin Hersey • Color photographs detail the mud cloth art of the Bogolan people in Mali, Africa. Geometric, abstract, and semi-abstract patterns are hand painted with mud dyes on hand woven cloth. The CD contains over 200 patterns. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 200 illustrations • 144 pp • 978-0-7643-2187-0 • HC • $49.95 / £45.99 / 72.00 CAD Eastern European Folk Design • John Gabri- an Marinescu • More than 288 full color, all over patterns, borders, and corners of decorative textile motifs from Romania. Inspiration for decorations of fabrics, wall coverings, carpets, ceramics, historical ornamentation, and jewelry. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 315 color illustrations • 160 pp • 978-0-7643-1706-4 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Embroidering within Boundaries: Afghan Women Creating a Future • Rangina Hamidi, Mary Littrell • Following 9/11, Kandahar was a shambles. Tens of thousands of women, widowed by years of conflict, struggled to support themselves and their families. The grassroots organi- zation Kandahar Treasure, using traditional khamak embroidery, helps 300 brave wom- en to build their lives. • 10" × 10" (254 × 254 mm) • 130 Color Photos, 1 Map • 172 pp • 978-0-9984523-0-2 • PB • $34.95 / £31.99 / 48.95 CAD Every Thread a Story & The Secret Language of Miao Embroidery • Karen Elting Brock, Wang Jun • A stunning set of two beautiful books of- fers a tribute to ethnic minority artisans of China’s Guizhou Province, including indigo dyers, embroi- derers, weavers, and more. Second, it supplies clear descriptions and stories for 60 symbols and motifs found in Miao textiles of that region. • 9" × 11" (229 × 279 mm) • 240 Color Photos, 38 B/W Il- lustrations, 1 Map, Four-color Interior • 160 pp • 978-1-7332003-9-4 • Slipcased HC set • $49.95 / £45.99 / 72.00 CAD Faces of Tradition: Weaving Elders of the Andes • Nilda Callañaupa Alva- rezChristine Franquemont • Dozens of an- cient-method weavers and the landscapes that they occupy in the Cusco region of the Andes are vividly portrayed through per- sonal stories and life experiences. • 10" × 10" (254 × 254 mm) • 175 Color Photos, 1 Map, Four-color Interior • 152 pp • 978- 0-9838860-4-4 • PB • $34.95 / £31.99 / 48.95 CAD Hmong Story Cloths: Preserving Historical & Cultural Treasures • Linda Gerdner • This book provides a comprehensive look at the story cloths of the Hmong people, including visual displays of 48 vibrant examples. Learn the unique history of this embroidered art form that began in refugee camps and how it has become a cultural legacy. Augmented with personal stories and artifacts. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 266 color & 3 b/w images • 168 pp • 978-0-7643-4859-4 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Human Thread: Photography of Joe Coca • Joe Coca • Through evocative images, insightful descriptions, and companion personal stories, Joe Coca guides us on a global journey. Remarkable photographs show each region’s people—most often portraits of artisans working in ancient tra- ditions. From a high altitude soccer match in Peru to silk weavers in Laos, exotic locales are made personal through intimate portraits and the work of hands. • 10" × 11" (254 × 279 mm) • 100 Color Photos, Four-color Interior • 188 pp • 978- 1-7335108-6-8 • HC • $36.95 / £33.99 / 52.95 CAD In Search of Wild Silk: Exploring a Village Industry in the Jungles of India • Karen Selk • Raising wild silk meets social and environmental challenges facing the textile industry—the sec- ond-largest global polluter—head-on by providing a sustainable occupation that maintains social bonds and a connection with the land. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 300+ color photos • 272 pp • 978-0-7643-6497-6 • HC • $39.99 / £36.99 / 56.99 CAD Japanese Anime Linens: 1970s to Present • Anita Yasuda • More than 325 dazzling color photos of vintage and con- temporary anime fabrics, handkerchiefs, yukatas, and appliqués are identified and assigned values. Informative sections on design, color trends, and fabric resources, with labels to help date and identify pieces. • 11" × 8.5" (279 × 216 mm) • 337 images • 192 pp • 978-0-7643- 2155-9 • PB • $35.00 / £31.99 / 50.00 CAD Japanese Children's Fabrics: 1950s-1970s • Anita Yasuda • More than 300 beautifully photo- graphed images will pique the interest of fabric collectors and historians, sewing enthusiasts, de- signers, and those who love all things Japanese with sections about design history, lists of manu- facturers, and photographs of their labels. A glos- sary of terms, a care guide, and fabric resources round out this book. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 350 color photos • 208 pp • 978-0-7643- 1967-9 • PB • $34.95 / £31.99 / 48.95 CAD Kimono, Vanishing Tradition: Japanese Tex- tiles of the 20th Century • Cheryl Imperatore, Paul MacLardy • Kimono is a generic term for traditional Japanese clothing; it means "thing to wear." This book provides an overview of various traditional garments, introduces types of designs found in 20th-century kimono, and presents wear- able art and home décor inspired by kimono from contemporary artists. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 528 color and B/W photos • 256 pp • 978- 0-7643-5050-4 • HC • $49.99 / £45.99 / 72.00 CAD Maya Gods and Monsters: Supernat- ural Stories from the Underworld and Beyond • Carol Karasik, Alfonso Huerta • Captivating stories from centuries ago and lush illustrations give life to fiery characters such as the Lords of the Underworld, Water Lily Jaguar, and the Horrible White Bone Centipede. • 8" × 8" (203 × 203 mm) • 75 Color Illustrations, 1 Map, Four-color Interi- or • 128 pp • 978-0-9972168-5-1 • PB • $16.99 / £15.99 / 23.99 CAD Maya Threads: A Woven History of Chiapas • Walter F. Morris Jr., Carol Karasik • This expertly researched history and photo gallery shows us how the Maya continue to celebrate and sustain their heritage in extraordinary traditional dress and fes- tivals. Their ever-evolving beautifully-handcrafted dress features exquisite fabrics that trace the his- tory and evolution of a people. • 9" × 11" (229 × 279 mm) • 245 Color Photos, 16 B/W Illustrations, 6 Maps, Four-color Interior • 214 pp • 978-0- 9838860-6-8 • PB • $34.95 / £31.99 / 48.95 CAD The Mola: Traditional Kuna Textile Art • Edith Crouch • More than 890 color photos display the mola, a multilayered textile art and metaphor for the Kuna, the indigenous people of Panama. This book provides insights into design sources and influences for molas, perspective on the aesthetic practices of women creating this art, and hints for collecting and preserving them. • 9" × 12" (229 × 305 mm) • 886 color & 7 b/w photos • 256 pp • 978-0-7643-3845-8 • HC • $59.99 / £54.99 / 85.00 CAD Nomadic Embroideries: India’s Tribal Textile Art • Tina Skinner • More than 500 images ex- plore the free-form embroidered creations of the tribal people of India’s renowned Gujarat Province. Dating back 30 to 100 years, they include original garments, temple offerings, and second generation quilted works. The elaborate mica and bead-stud- ded creations include abstract, geometric, floral, and religious imagery. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 800 color photos • 208 pp • 978-0-7643- 3032-2 • HC • $49.99 / £45.99 / 72.00 CAD Oaxaca Stories in Cloth: A Book About People, Identity, and Adornment • Eric Sebastian Mindling • Intimate, full-color portraits of traditional people of the Oax- acan hinterlands who continue to wrap themselves in the clothing that expresses their ancient, living culture. • 10" × 10" (254 × 254 mm) • 175 Color Photos, 2 Maps, Four-color Interior • 280 pp • 978- 0-9838860-8-2 • PB • $36.95 / £33.99 / 52.95 CAD Ralli Quilts: Traditional Textiles from Paki- stan and India • Patricia Ormsby Stoddard • These quilts from Pakistan and India have stunning designs, brilliant colors, and an intriguing history. More than 130 ralli quilts from the mid to late twentieth century are shown, along with back- ground information on where they were made, pattern characteristics, type of fabric, and dimen- sions. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 251 color photos, 80 b/w illustrations • 160 pp • 978-0- 7643-1697-5 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Rug Money: How a Group of Maya Women Changed Their Lives through Art and Inno- vation • Cheryl Conway-Daly, Mary Anne Wise • Recognizing the dire need for more income-gen- erating means for Maya women in Guatemala, an American weaver volunteered to teach a rug-hook- ing class; what followed was Multicolores, the rug-hooking nonprofit created by the women. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 200 Color Pho- tos, 1 Map, Four-color Interior • 160 pp • 978-0- 9990517-8-8 • PB • $29.99 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Secrets of Spinning, Weaving, and Knitting: In the Peruvian Highlands • Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez • Artisans share their knowledge, lore, and deep skills, highlighting many of the techniques used by craftspeople in the Andes. They reveal clever highland secrets for everything from skein- ing yarn and knitting in reverse to weaving tubu- lar borders and embellishing fabric with complex stitches. • 8.5" × 9" (216 × 229 mm) • 490 Color Photos, 10 Charts, 1 Map, Four-color Interior • 144 pp • 978-0-9984523-5-7 • PB • $24.99 / £22.99 / 35.99 CAD Southeast Asian Textiles • Claire & Steve Wil- bur • It gives practical suggestions for collectors on how to care for, value, and use specimen textiles in the home. • 8.5" × 11" (216 × 279 mm) • 266 color photos • 176 pp • 978-0-7643-1810-8 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD Spider Woman's Children: Navajo Weavers Today • Barbara Teller Ornelas, Lynda Pete • Navajo rugs’ history and val- ue to collectors is unparalleled. But what about the people who create these trea- sures? Here is the inside story, told by two women considered among the most skillful and artistic of Navajo weavers. • 10" × 10" (254 × 254 mm) • 124 Color Photos, 1 B/W Illustration, 1 Map, Four-color Interior • 144 pp • 978-0-9990517-5-7 • PB • $34.95 / £31.99 / 48.95 CAD