Textiles :: rare/scarce & out-of-print publications

For connoisseurs of Indian textiles & handicrafts, we are pleased to offer a selection of rare/scarce & out-of-print publications covering a wide range of textile traditions.

The first book on Asian Textiles features the unique collection in the Association for the Study and Documentation of Asian Textiles (A.E.D.T.A.) in Paris. It deals with handmade textiles from the 15th to the 20th century in India, China, Japan, Indonesia and Persia. With insightful essays on printing, dyeing, and weaving techniques, Mughal and Persian innovations, and fabrics for export, this beautiful hardback book is an indispensable reference on textile art. The second book is a comprehensive survey of the Kalamkari tradition in India. This volume traces the roots of this fascinating craft with individual chapters on its various forms & motifs across India. The third book — Warp & Woof — focuses on the treasures of rare, historical textiles in the Calico Museum in Ahmedabad, one of the most celebrated museums in the world for its comprehensive collection of textiles & artifacts. This vintage publication was published on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Calico Mills. The fourth book delves into the rich tradition of Indian Silks. This volume examines some of the finest regional traditions of silk weaves from the earliest Assam altar cloths and Gujarati textiles to exquisite Mughal silk embroideries, heavy Benares brocades, rich Kanchipuram saris, pictorial Bengali Balucharis, and intricate Maharashtrian Paithanis.

Many images of these beautiful books (including their complete table of contents) are attached herewith for the perusal of those interested.

1] IN QUEST OF THEMES AND SKILLS — ASIAN TEXTILES

Edited by: Krishna Riboud

Authors: Valérie Bérinstain, Mattiebelle Gittinger, Mark Zebrowski, Ellen S. Smart, Dale C. Gluckman, Jon Thompson, Jane Merritt, Marie-Louise Nabholz-Kartaschoff, Amita Ray, Ebeltje Hartkamp-Jonxis, Marie-Hélène Guelton, Allan Kennedy, Myrna Myers

Publisher: Marg Publications, 1989 — Rare & Out-of-Print Original First Edition

Format: Hardcover

Size: 32.4 cm x 24.1 cm

Pages: 148 pages (including 110 high-quality visuals).

Condition: Pre-Owned. Excellent. Pages clean & unmarked. Original tight binding. Negligible shelf-wear to the corners/edges of the dust jacket owing to age. The dust jacket has been neatly wrapped in an acetate film for future protection.

2] HOMAGE TO KALAMKARI

Authors: Mulk Raj Anand, Lotika Varadarajan, Pupul Jayakar, Dr. Saryu Doshi, Eberhard Fischer, Jyotindra Jain, Haku Shah, J. P. Das, John Irwin, Katharine Brett, Margaret Hall, Yashodhara Dalmia

Publisher: Marg Publications, 1978 — Rare & Out-of-Print Original First Edition

Format: Softcover

Size: 32.2 cm x 24.2 cm

Pages: 90 pages + 4 decorative butter paper sheets + 56 unnumbered illustrative sponsored pages. Richly illustrated with numerous high-quality visuals & large fold-out plates.

Condition: Pre-Owned. Excellent. Pages clean & unmarked. Original tight binding. Slight natural yellowing of some pages owing to age. Minor shelf-wear & creasing near the corners/edges of the covers. The covers are neatly wrapped in an acetate film for future protection.

Affixtures: Two Indian postage stamps (Greetings & Happy New Year) were affixed on the top right corner of the front cover by the original owner.

3] WARP AND WOOF — HISTORICAL TEXTILES, CALICO MUSEUM, AHMEDABAD

Authors: Mulk Raj Anand, Dr Moti Chandra, Pupul Jayakar, Martand Singh, Dr. Saryu Doshi

Publisher: Marg Publications, 1979 — Rare & Out-of-Print Original First Edition

Format: Softcover

Size: 32.2 cm x 24.2 cm

Pages: 144 pages. Richly illustrated with numerous high-quality visuals & large fold-out plates.

Condition: Pre-Owned. Excellent. Pages clean & unmarked. Original tight binding. Slight natural yellowing of some pages owing to age. Slight shelf-wear to the corners/edges of the covers. The covers are neatly wrapped in an acetate film for future protection.

4] WOVEN SPLENDOURS — INDIAN SILKS

Authors: Jasleen Dhamija, Steven Cohen, Rosemary Crill, Daniel Walker, Rathi Vinay Jha

Publisher: Marg Publications, 1995 — Rare/Scarce & Out-of-Print Original First Edition

Format: Softcover

Size: 32.2 cm x 24.2 cm

Pages: 110+ pages. Richly illustrated with sumptuous high-quality visuals.

Condition: Pre-owned. Excellent. Pages clean & unmarked. Original tight binding. Negligible shelf-wear to the corners/edges of only the covers owing to age. The covers are neatly wrapped in an acetate film for future protection.

Remarks: Vintage, out-of-print originals of Marg publications are extremely scarce in the market and are highly sought after by collectors, especially in such good condition as the ones we are offering.

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Duleep — the man and his game (1963) :: rare & out-of-print commemoration volume

For bibliophiles and those interested in the game of cricket, we are pleased to offer a highly rare and unique commemoration volume which was published in honour of the great cricketer and diplomat K. S. Duleepsinhji in 1963.

This book is divided into different sections. It starts with a biographical narrative which recounts the life story of Duleepsinhji. It is followed by the memoirs of some of the most eminent cricketers and writers who played with him or saw him play. Through their reminiscences, they have created a living portrait of this remarkable player. The next section contains anecdotes and impressions compiled from the writings of those who had come in personal contact with Duleepsinhji. This is followed by a section of  tributes paid to him after his death by prominent persons in India and abroad. Another important section contains some of Duleepsinhji's most distinctive writings on cricket and sports. The last section presents classified statistical data giving a complete record of all his first-class innings.

Many images of this beautiful rarity (including the complete table of contents & the list of illustrations) are attached herewith for the perusal of those interested.

DULEEP — THE MAN AND HIS GAME :: COMMEMORATION VOLUME

Edited by: Vijay Merchant, Vasant Raiji, Anandji Dossa, Vithalbhai Jhaveri

Published by: Vijay Merchant for K. S. Duleepsinhji Commemoration Volume Committee, Bombay, 1963 — Highly Rare & Out-of-Print First Edition

Format: Hardcover with dust jacket

Size: 22.3 cm x 14.5 cm

Pages: xvi + 312 pages + 29 glossy pages containing numerous b&w photographs.

Book Condition: Pre-Owned. Excellent — Near Pristine. Pages clean and unmarked. Original tight binding. Slight natural yellowing of some pages owing to age.

Dust Jacket Condition: Fair — Intact. Completely intact. Minor fraying and shelf-wear near the corners/edges owing to age and use. Minor scuffing at the top edge of the spine. The dust jacket is neatly wrapped in an acetate film for future protection.

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