Description
From the Back Cover
Inspired by the exquisite designs she had seen while traveling the ancient silk route across Asia, professional needlepoint designer Gay Ann Rogers turned her talents to adapting these unusual designs for needlepoint. The result is a stunning sourcebook of needlepoint designs derived from the art and artifacts of Persia, India, Korea, China, and Japan. Each project is clearly graphed and shown in full color, making it easy for stitchers to work directly from the book to create the designs on canvas. In addition, for each design there is a short history of the original artifact from which the needlepoint was adapted, plus complete instructions for how to work the designs, including suggested stitches and colors, and creative ideas for adapting the designs for a variety of uses. The projects range in scope from the simple to the elaborate—from pillows, purses, pincushions, and decorative wall hangings to full-sized Kazak and Persian rugs. There is also a special chapter on designing and graphing your own projects using uncomplicated techniques for constructing lines, curves, and circles. Needlepoint Designs From Asia is a unique and valuable addition to any needleworker’s library, and offers a contemporary and imaginative array of projects for those who would like to add a touch of Eastern beauty to their needlepoint.
Publishing Info
Needlepoint Designs From Asia: 30 Exotic Designs from Persia, India, Korea, China, and Japan by Gay Ann Rogers. From the First Edition by Doubleday & Company with 1983 copyright. The ISBN is 0-385-14838-0. This paperback book measures about 10″ x 7-3/4″ with 224 interior pages in glued binding.
Condition
See the photo above. Former library book with the usual markings. No card pocket, but possible remains of plastic dustjacket on inside covers. The covers show lighter handling/storage. The spine shows some stress but no reading creases. The pages are in very good condition. No personal name on other markings found. From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping Options
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, tightly sandwich it between pieces of cardboard, then wrap in brown paper to send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a two-pound Media Mail package. I can send with less packaging for 50 cents less in postage if you would prefer that. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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