Author: Shelagh Weir
Publisher: University of Washington Pre
Keywords: folios, fabric, palestine, embroidery
Number of Pages: 88
Published: 2007-02-15
List price: $22.50
ISBN-10: 0295986603
ISBN-13: 9780295986609
This book focuses on the spectacular embroidery that flourished in rural Palestine in the nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth. During this period Arab village women embellished their ceremonial costumes with a variety of materials and techniques: lustrous silk floss embroidery, intricate cord couching, and taffeta and satin patchwork. Embroidery styles varied throughout the country, so that each garment was both a work of art and an expression of village and regional identity. Shelagh Weir outlines the cultural context in which this beautiful work was produced, describes the
Author: Sheila Paine
Publisher: University of Washington Pre
Keywords: folios, fabric, pakistan, india, embroidery
Number of Pages: 88
Published: 2001-07-15
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0295981369
ISBN-13: 9780295981369
Focusing on over 20 textiles from the British Museum’s fabulous collection, this book explores the wonderful folk embroidery of Indian and Pakistan--in particular the domestic work made by women for their own dowry or family. Illustrated in full and in detail, these richly decorated items--costumes and household textiles--will provide designers at all levels with inspiration for new and unexpected ways of using color and pattern in their own work. In her fascinating introduction the author brings the pieces to life by setting them within their social and cultural context, including infor
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Transcontinental Music Publicatio
Keywords: music, folios, transcontinental, children, jewish, songbook, complete
Number of Pages: 308
Published: 2002-10-01
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 0807408204
ISBN-13: 9780807408209
Bring Jewish culture and history into your home or classroom with this comprehensive collection of children’s music! Over 300 pages, this book features more than 200 songs that highlight stories from the Hebrew Bible (like the Maccabees, Esther and Jonah), encourages civic values through ethical teachings, and teaches the traditions of the Jewish holidays.
Author:
Publisher: Transcontinental Music Publications
Keywords: folios, english, hebrew, music, transcontinental, chanukah, songbook, complete
Number of Pages: 194
Published: 2003-10-01
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 0807409103
ISBN-13: 9780807409107
The Complete Chanukah Songbook is a unique collection of Chanukah songs from many traditions. Featuring over 80 pieces in piano/vocal/guitar format, the contents include songs from Jewish folk traditions, all the Chanukah standards, and many new songs by today’s best Jewish songwriters. A wonderful resource for schools, synagogues or for fun at home!
Authors:Neil MacGregor, Erika Langmuir,
Publisher: Abbeville Pre
Keywords: tiny, folios, london, gallery, national, treasures
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 1996-09-01
List price: $11.95
ISBN-10: 0789204827
ISBN-13: 9780789204820
Author: Jr. Skinner
Publisher: Clearfield
Keywords: 1682çô1686, liber, folios, 1çô432, volume, maryland, testamentary, proceedings, prerogative, court, abstracts
Number of Pages: 280
Published: 2009-06-01
List price: $29.50
ISBN-10: 0806353007
ISBN-13: 9780806353005
Genealogist V. L. Skinner, Jr., resumes his transcriptions of 17th-century Maryland probate records with the fifth volume of his series, Abstracts of the Testamentary Proceedings of the Prerogative Court of Maryland. This volume abstracts testamentary proceedings for the years 1682Î?Ã?ô1686.
Author: James N. Wood
Publisher: Abbeville Press
Keywords: tiny, folios, series, chicago, institute, century, painting, art, treasures
Number of Pages: 336
Published: 1997-10-01
List price: $11.95
ISBN-10: 0789204029
ISBN-13: 9780789204028
From the Director of the Art Institute of Chicago comes a fascinating and handsomely illustrated miniature book which presents well-loved masterpieces of modern art. 300 full-color illus.
