By C. Estrade
Paris   Ernest Henri
15.5" by 11.5" Unpaginated
A beautiful portfolio looking into Indian embroidery, a lovely French work with many colour plates.
By C. Estrade

1926 Broderies Hindoues

Paris   Ernest Henri
15.5" by 11.5" Unpaginated
A beautiful portfolio looking into Indian embroidery, a lovely French work with many colour plates.
£65.00
: 2kgs / : 832P5

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Description

Colour Plates, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

A beautiful portfolio study on the embroidery of India. 

In French.

Illustrated with thirty-three colour plates.

Collated, lacking plates 10, 11, 27, 29, and 36.

This is a very striking study on the common styles and patterns of embroidery seen in India, showcased through beautiful plates.

Embroidery is one of the most recognisable and prized textile traditions of India. 

Introduction by C. Estrade.

Published by Ernst Henri in Paris.

Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the University of Edinburgh Libraries.

Condition

In the original quarter cloth portfolio binding with paper to the boards and ribbon ties. Externally, generally smart, with some light marks to the boards and spine. A little rubbing to the spine and extremities, minor bumping to the extremities. Crack to the head of the front joint. Label to the head of the front joint and to the spine. Spine is a little discoloured. Internally, unbound, as issued. Pages are bright and clean. Lacking plates 10, 11, 27, 29, and 36.

Very Good

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