East West Kimono Gallery

Japanese vintage kimono and obi

Biji Living Arts

traditional Asian textiles, especially from Bali, Java and Sumatra. Catalogue and informative articles.

Dance in Light: Xhosa Textiles and Beadwork

online archive of an exhibition at the Axis Gallery, New York

sampler of indigenous Mayan textiles and weaving

from the Museo Ixchel, Guatemala City

Religious Costume & Clothing Links at The Costumer's Manifesto

clothing styles and philosophies of the world's religions

Threads of Life - Exotic Handcrafted Textiles from Indonesia

trades natural-dyed, handmade, contemporary textiles to sustain the traditional textile culture

Akan Cloth Symbols

explores this 'powerful expressive medium of communication'

World Textiles

ethnic and historical clothing, accessories and textiles, from the collection of Nellie Gard, now the University of Connecticut Historical Collection

Social Fabric: Exploring the Kate Peck Kent Collection of West African Textiles

adinkra, adire and strip weaving explored in detail with examples, techniques and cultural context

Ethnic Costume Links

traditional and national costume world-wide from costumes.org

Marla Mallett Textiles,  Antique Tribal Oriental Rugs, Kilims and Tapestries

a wealth of images and articles

Macedonian Folk Embroidery

many clear, detailed images, with information about stitch techniques for each piece

The Art of Kuba Weaving: Suggested Reading

resource for the study of Kuba raffia cloth

Textile & Art Publications

publisher of specialist titles on historical textile art

Adire African Textiles

London-based importers of fairly traded hand-made African textiles. Some information about how the cloths are produced.

The Art of Being Kuna

molas from the National Museum of the American Indian - close-ups, front and back views

QuiltEthnic.com

art, craft and textile traditions of diverse ethnic groups, contemporary and historical perspectives

TAI Gallery/Textile Arts, Santa Fe New Mexico

antique textiles and Japanese baskets

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African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent

African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent
John Gillow
£29.99

The Shining Cloth: Dress and Adornment That Glitters

The Shining Cloth: Dress and Adornment That Glitters
Victoria Z. Rivers
£13.16

Printed and Dyed Textiles from Africa (Fabric Folios)

Printed and Dyed Textiles from Africa (Fabric Folios)
John Gillow
£8.49

Embroidery from India and Pakistan (Fabric Folios)

Embroidery from India and Pakistan (Fabric Folios)
Sheila Paine
£8.49

5000 Years of Textiles

5000 Years of Textiles
Jennifer Harris
£12.99

The Sari: Styles, Patterns, History, Techniques

The Sari: Styles, Patterns, History, Techniques
Linda Lynton
£14.49

World Textiles: A Concise History (World of Art)

World Textiles: A Concise History (World of Art)
Mary Schoeser
£5.99

World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques

World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques
John Gillow, Bryan Sentance
£14.49

African Printed Textile Designs (International Design Library)

African Printed Textile Designs (International Design Library)
Diane Victoria Horn
£4.49

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