The Fabric of Moroccan Life

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This sumptuous exhibition catalog provides a substantial introduction to the textiles of Morocco with high-quality color plates and numerous photographs of traditional costume throughout the country. The catalog essays feature the history of Morocco the story of the Indianapolis Museums Niblack collection and a life of Prosper Ricard who initiated the study and appreciation of the arts of Morocco. The textiles are divided by geography and according to urban and rural traditions. A complete technical analysis of the collection and a list of references are included but there is no index. Paydar is the curator of textiles at the Indianapolis Museum of Art; Grammet is an independent art historian in Morocco. Annotation c. Book News Inc. Portland OR (booknews.com)