About the Book: Patterns of India
Its the trip of a lifetime--a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India
featuring more than 200 lush photographs depicting everyday life in one of the
most vibrant regions in the world. Patterns of India is a visual experience that
offers intimate insights into the diverse and richly hued Western Indian
culture. Color is the thread that binds the vast country together, defining
every aspect of life from religion and politics to food and dress. Organized by
the five dominant colors royal blue, sandstone, marigold, ivory, and rose, this
book explores how deeply color and pattern exist in a symbiotic