Textiles from India The Global Trade

For hundreds of years, textiles from India have clothed the world, from kings and queens to the common man. Indian textiles have been traded in Europe, America, Africa, and the far east, often passing into ritual and religious custom. This book explores this fascinating global history. Lavishly illustrated with over 250 colour photographs, the book covers the medieval period up to the present day, covering everything from brocades used in Buddhist rituals to the European favorites of block prints and chintz.Crill, Rosemary is the author of 'Textiles from India The Global Trade' with ISBN 9781905422173 and ISBN 1905422172.