{"product_id":"9780691261911","title":"The Atlas of World Embroidery","description":"Author: Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780691261911\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 17 Feb 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 400\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA richly illustrated history of embroidery and needlework, showcasing the glorious range of styles, motifs, and materials used around the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbroidery is one of the world's most widely shared forms of creative expression  and one of its most varied and diverse. It can be found in every region, yet its visual languages, themes, and techniques vary greatly: some are marked by unique styles and others show influences from neighbouring cultures. \u003ci\u003eThe Atlas of World Embroidery\u003c\/i\u003e examines many distinctive embroidery styles and traditions found across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australasia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the quillwork and birch boxes of Indigenous North America to the decorative \u003ci\u003ematyo\u003c\/i\u003e style of Hungary, the \u003ci\u003ezardozi\u003c\/i\u003e embroiderers of India, and the satin stitches of Han Dynasty China, Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood provides a comprehensive history of embroidery, describing its materials and tools, its designs and symbols, and its uses and makers. Emphasising the visual aspects of embroidery across cultures, the atlas features an unprecedented array of colour images celebrating the art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganised geographically by region and country, and focusing on hand needlework with relevant examples of machine forms, \u003ci\u003eThe Atlas of World Embroidery\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful and authoritative exploration of this ancient craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46680683806878,"sku":"ADS-9780691261911","price":94.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780691261911.jpg?v=1775543798","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780691261911","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}