Exotic and enduring, paisley patterns have decorated textiles and handicrafts for thousands of years. Boasting superb reproductions in vivid color and striking black-and-white, this treasury showcases 199 resplendent examples of traditional Indian and European paisley motifs. A spiritual affinity with the natural world is apparent throughout the collection, exhibited in lush designs inspired by trees, leaves, and flowers, as well as repeating geometric motifs. Brimming with a wealth of intricate details, this very special book is a unique and valuable resource for fashion and graphics designers, textile artists, needleworkers, and other craft enthusiasts, as well as art students and historians.
Dover Original.
Image File Information:Includes 199 royalty-free images: 172 black-and-white images scanned at 600 dpi and saved in six different formats (TIFF, PICT, EPS, BMP, as well as Internet-ready JPEG and GIF), plus 27 full-color images saved in JPEG format (both 300-dpi and 72-dpi Internet-ready).
Availability | Usually ships in 24 to 48 hours |
ISBN 10 | 0486998827 |
ISBN 13 | 9780486998824 |
Author/Editor | K. Prakash |
Format | CD ROM |
Page Count | 48 |
Dimensions | 8 1/4 x 11 |