TY  - BOOK
AU  - Paine,Sheila
TI  - Embroidered textiles: traditional patterns from five continents : with a worldwide guide to identification 
SN  - 0500278237
AV  - NK8806 .P35 1990
PY  - 1990///
CY  - New York
PB  - Rizzoli
KW  - Embroidery
KW  - Themes, motives
KW  - Textile fabrics
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-181) and index
N2  - One of the first books to examine in detail the symbolism of the motifs and designs that give life to marvelous embroidered textiles features a dazzling array of embroideries from all over the world. Lively and informative text explores the relation of designs to different religions, traditions, and cults. Includes a comprehensive regional guide. 279 illus. 171 in color
ER  -