African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent

Many readers will simply be visually and creatively inspired by this book’s plethora of – a remarkable 585 in all – images of African textiles. But African Textiles holds more than this: it provides a richly detailed history of textile-making across the continent. From the complex stripweaves of West Africa to North African embroidery and appliqué, and the kangas and kikois of Kenya, Gillow provides a comprehensive overview of the many design, production and traditional contexts for wear of African textiles. An essential reference for anyone interested in the history of fabric and fashion on the continent.