Ukrainian Folk Art – Textiles and Embroidery | 1960

Description

Book Title: Ukrainske Narodne Mistetstvo – Tkanini Vyshivki
Translation: Ukrainian Folk Art – Textiles and Embroidery
Author: N.D. Manucharova
Language(s): Ukrainian and Russian
Published: Kiev, Ukraine – 1960
Format & Size: Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket – 9.25″ x 11.75″
Pages: approximately 350
Book Condition: Good – general wear; front hinge reinforced with duct tape as shown in last photo (old repair)
Dust Jacket Condition: Good – general wear; edges torn are tattered
Description: Beautiful book about traditional Ukrainian textiles, folk costumes and embroideries. The book includes 173 black/white photos along with 88 color plates of various folk textiles. Pictured are woven skirts, belts, coats, kilims, embroidered blouses, vests, shawls, aprons, ritual towels (rushnyk), blankets, rugs, and more. Individual design elements and embroidery stitches are shown in close-up photos.