Woven Masterpieces

by Frank Ames

In this new, ground-breaking work, Woven Masterpieces of Sikh Heritage, Frank Ames' unique passion for the subject reveals the events and ideas that transpired within this Khalsa (Sikh Brotherhood) movement, transforming the Kashmir shawl to one of powerful ethnic proportions. During this era of Punjab's colorful history a variety of complex and enigmatic patterns emerged, some purely geometric, others symbolic, which have long eluded textiles experts...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851495983
• ISBN13: 9781851495986
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Acc Art Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 4.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.6" x 11.8"