 Published 2006 Illustrations 235 color pictures Number of pages 301 Dimensions: 22,5 x 33 cm ISBN: 960-87697-3-6 Language: English ISBN: 960-87697-2-8 Language: Greek |
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| Greek Embroidery 17th-19th century: Works of art from the Collections of the Victo- ria & Albert Museum 01.04 - 28.05 2006 Benaki Museum Annexe, Athens 13.10 - 16.11 2006 Hellenic Centre, London |
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Ioannou-Yannara Tatiana
Greek embroidery 17th-19th century: Works of art from
the Collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum
Angeliki Hatzimihali Foundation
A selection of 145 pieces of Greek embroidery, from the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Benaki Museum, is used in an attempt to provide a detailed record of three centuries of the art of embroidery, as it took shape throughout Greece. The publication includes a wealth of photographic material, which highlights the technical and illustrative worth of Greek embroidery in full detail.
The introductory note and annotations are written by folklorist Tatiana Ioannou-Yiannara. Angeliki Hatzimichali Foundation and the Benaki Museum, in collaboration with the Greek Centre of London and the Lyceum Club of Greek Women – London Office.
The publication design was conducted by ATOPOS.