books
Quilt Inspirations from Africa
Quilt Inspirations from Africa: A Caravan of Ideas, Patterns, Motifs, and Techniques (Paperback) by Kaye England, Mary Elizabeth Johnson - Like myself, the authors aren’t African nor do they speak from an authentic African heritage; instead, they are expert quilters and quilting instructors who have been inspired by the colors, fabrics, and artistry of African […]
Printed and Dyed Textiles from Africa
Printed and Dyed Textiles from Africa (Fabric Folios) (Paperback) by John Gillow - It amazes me that reviews are so slim on some of these books, because the contents - to me - are so inspiring. This book offers over 30 textiles from the British Museum’s renowned collection: blue-and-white, indigo-resist-dyed cloths from West Africa; “mud […]
African Accents
African Accents: Fabrics and Crafts to Decorate Your Home (Paperback) by Lisa Shepard - Shepard includes Korhogo cloths, Kente stools, Mud cloth desk clocks, and other traditional art objects and describes their history and symbolism. The first part of the book is devoted to recreating the essence of each separate style of fabric, and the […]
Bogolan Textiles
Bogolan: Shaping Culture through Cloth in Contemporary Mali (Hardcover) by Victoria L. Rovine - While this book won’t provide great color combo ideas, the black- or brown-and-white geometric patterns offer fantastic textural possibilities. Artists of the West African nation of Mali have adapted this cloth to create a variety of new wares, including intricately detailed […]
