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# Meticulous, multi-angle photography Centuries of textile artistry Diverse regional techniques Prestel Textiles of India

**Price:** AED 582
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## Summary

> 🧵 Weave yourself into history with India’s textile legacy

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- **What is this?** Prestel Textiles of India
- **How much does it cost?** AED 582 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rare & Exquisite Artifacts:** Featuring antique pieces rarely seen elsewhere
- • **Regional Richness Revealed:** Discover unique patterns from Gujarat to Bengal
- • **Timeless Textile Treasures:** Explore 7,000+ years of Indian fabric mastery
- • **A Curated Collector’s Gem:** Perfect for connoisseurs and creative professionals alike
- • **Craftsmanship in Every Detail:** High-res images capture intricate textures and colors

## Overview

Prestel Textiles of India is a beautifully illustrated volume showcasing one of the world’s richest textile traditions. Covering diverse regional styles and rare antique pieces, this book offers detailed photography and expert insights into centuries of Indian fabric artistry, making it an essential resource for textile enthusiasts, designers, and cultural historians.

## Description

Dating back to the fifth millennium BCE, India’s rich and vibrant textile tradition boasts an enormous range of techniques and extraordinary level of artistry. Drawn from one of the world’s finest collections of Indian textiles, this book presents a fascinating overview of centuries of artistic production from every corner of India. Each section examines a different region to reveal its distinct textile traditions, patterns, and processes: Patola silks from Gujarat, brocade lampas preserved in Tibetan temples, mordant resist dyed cottons from Indonesia, embroideries from rural Bengal, and silk saris from Murshidabad. The book also delves into the roles that textiles have played in daily life over the centuries, from household and dowry textiles to devotional pieces and exquisite materials crafted for rich patrons. Each object is photographed from multiple angles and reproduced in meticulous detail. Many of the antique pieces featured here are exceedingly rare, which makes this book an invaluable resource. Gorgeously illustrated, this volume makes a stunning gift for anyone interested in the history and craftmanship of one of the world’s oldest textile traditions.

Review: a beautiful book - a Beautiful book - I love it

## Features

- Item Category: Abis Book
- Item Trademark: Prestel Publishing
- manufacturer: Prestel

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #291,871 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #306 in Fiber Arts & Textiles #579 in Textile & Costume Design #611 in Decorative Arts |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 13 Reviews |

## Images

![Prestel Textiles of India - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/918Q1oBiy6L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a beautiful book
*by C***A on 24 June 2025*

a Beautiful book - I love it

## Frequently Bought Together

- Textiles of India
- Patterns of India: A Journey Through Colors, Textiles, and the Vibrancy of Rajasthan
- Indian Textiles

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*Last updated: 2026-09-12*