21st-Century Embroidery in India: In Their Hands
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (786 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3791342290 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 127 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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"21st - Century Embroidery in India" according to Sameer Makki. Great Book with good pics Shows how there is a huge market for Indian embroidery in Europe Talks about the skills and dedication of Indian fashion designers and embroiders.Likes the piece written on Designer ShamaInteresting reading
She is also the author of Global Collectors, published in 2008, presenting 115 collectors' portraits from around the world. She has worked as a fashion buyer and trend forecaster in Paris. AURORE BELKIN is a photographer based in Dubai. She has written several books such as Artbusiness (2001) and Artbusiness (2) (2007), published in Fre
Aurore Belkin's thoughtful photographs of these workers depict their daily labors and the careful work that has gone into each piece. Globalization in the fashion world has taken many forms. Through this book readers are introduced to an art form that is centuries old, but adapting itself to twenty-first century realities.. A large section of close-up photographs examines the intricate details of the embroidery. The embroidery of India traces its history to the region's Mogul emperors of the twelfth century. The book rounds off with a section on how the handiwork is incorporated into the latest fashion designs. An increasing number of the world's fashion dynasties outsource their finishing work, and many of them are turning to the embroidery artisans of Mumbai. These days much of the handiwork is done in clean, well-lit studios in Mumbai, usually by men from villages outside the large city
She is also the author of Global Collectors, published in 2008, presenting 115 collectors' portraits from around the world. In 2009 she will curate an exhibition about Warhol and Television at the Foundation Maison Rouge in Paris. . She has written several books such as Artbusiness (2001) and Artbusiness (2) (2007), published in French, English, Chinese and Russian on the excesses of the market. JUDITH BENHAMOU-HUET is a journalist based in Paris. She has worked as a fashion buyer and trend forecaster in Paris. Her photography has appeared in Time, Business Week, Vanity Fair and other major magazines. About the Author AURORE BELKIN is a photographer based i