India's rich and vibrant textile tradition boasts an enormousrange of techniques and extraordinary level of artistry. Drawnfrom one of the world's finest collections of Indian textiles,this book presents a fascinating overview of several centuriesof artistic production from every corner of India. Each sectionexamines a different region to reveal its distinct textile traditions,patterns, and processes: Patola silks from Gujarat, lampasweaves preserved in Tibetan temples, mordant resist dyedcottons exported to Indonesia, silk saris from Murshidabadand embroideries from rural Bengal and Punjab. The book alsodelves into the roles that textiles have played in daily life overthe centuries, from household and dowry textiles to devotionalpieces and exquisite materials crafted for rich patrons. Eachobject is photographed from multiple angles and reproduced inmeticulous detail. Many of the antique pieces featured here areexceedingly rare, which makes this book an invaluable resource.Gorgeously illustrated, this volume makes a stunning gift foranyone interested in the history and craftmanship of one of theworld's oldest textile traditions.