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“The book is a tribute to a unique, taste-forming textile art that has lost none of its appeal to this day. ” <\/em>— Preetorius Foundation <\/strong><\/p>\n

Chintz<\/em><\/strong> explores the historic importance of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, drawing on the Karun Thakar Collection. Assembled over thirty years, the collection comprises over two hundred examples, many of which have featured in significant museum exhibitions. With contributions from leading scholars and curators, including from the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book examines the historical significance of Indian printed cottons and their influence on global trade from the 14th century onward, and includes examples found in Sri Lanka, Japan and throughout Europe. The book provides insights into the artistry of Indian designers and the enduring legacy of this textile tradition, making it a valuable resource for those with an interest in art history, textile design and global cultural exchange.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Chintz explores one of the world’s most important collections of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, with expert essays, and illustrations of more than 250 pieces.
Foreword
\nKarun Thakar
\n6
\nIntroduction
\nKarun Thakar
\n12
\nWhat is chintz?
\nKarun Thakar
\n16
\nCHAPTER 1
\nEUROPE
\nThe complexity of kalamkari
\nAvalon Fotheringham
\n54
\nAppliqué chintz panels
\nRosemary Crill
\n72
\nAt home with Indian chintz
\nAriane Fennetaux
\n106
\nFragments of Indian chintz in
\nDutch local costume
\nEbeltje Hartkamp-Jonxis
\n142
\nA folio of fragments
\n168
\nCHAPTER 2
\nINDONESIA
\nEarly chintz in the Karun Thakar
\ncollection
\nRuth Barnes
\n182
\nA floral sarong in detail
\nSylvia Houghteling
\n196
\nLampung chintz
\nFiona Kerlogue
\n218
\nCHAPTER 3
\nSRI LANKA
\nSri Lankan market chintzes
\nSteven Cohen
\n244
\nThe flower picker
\nJohn Guy
\n254
\nThe saint across the sea and
\nother stories
\nAnna Lise Seastrand
\n272
\nOur Lady of Good Voyage
\nJohn Guy
\n308
\nCHAPTER 4
\nSOUTHEAST ASIA
\nThe sincerest form of
\nappreciation
\nEtsuko Iwanaga
\n354
\nJackets for the Thai King’s guards
\nJohn Guy
\n362
\nCatalogue
\n378
\nReading list
\n412
\nContributors’ biographies
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