Many are the crafts of India, and infinite her decorative patterns and ornamental designs. This essential sourcebook showcases a wondrous collection of 1,000 black-and-white motifs, all taken from India's many authentic handicrafts: stonework, batik, embroidered fabrics, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, personal adornments, carpets, and more. Each crisp illustration is poised to inspire. Dover original selection from Decorative Designs and Craftsmanship of India, D.B. Taraporevala Sons & Co., Bombay, 1968.
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5000 Designs and Motifs from India by Ajit Mookerjee Incredibly rich treasury of authentic royalty-free designs from Harappa culture, Ajanta and Bagh murals, Muslim monuments, Buddhist temples, much more. Immediately usable or great for design inspiration.
Paisleys and Other Textile Designs from India by K. Prakash Over 500 strikingly varied motifs, adapted from elegant brocades, colorful block prints, and woven designs and collected from varied sources throughout the Indian subcontinent.
