| Aegean Legacies: Greek Island Embroideries from the Ashmolean Museum Contributor(s): Leoni, Francesca (Author) |
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ISBN: 1898113971 ISBN-13: 9781898113973 Publisher: Hali Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Design | Textile & Costume - Antiques & Collectibles | Textiles & Costume - Design | Decorative Arts |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7.9" W x 9.8" (1.30 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: - Never-seen-before textiles with a wide appeal - Accompanies major exhibition of Greek Island embroideries at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford - dates to be confirmed Embroideries from the Greek islands dazzle with their bright colors and charming motifs. This publication reveals little-known pieces from the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, newly photographed and published here for the first time. The embroideries include fragments of pillowcases, bed valances, tents and curtains, as well as items of dress. As with all collections of textiles, the story of the Ashmolean holdings is chiefly about their makers and their ingenuity. Once forming the bulk of bridal trousseaux, Greek embroidered textiles were produced and maintained by young and old women for themselves and the house using locally produced materials. A mark of their worth and a platform for self-expression, embroidered textiles also helped Greek women to negotiate their place in the community, signaling status and affiliation. |