Patterns of India
- 288pages
- 11 heures de lecture
With Patterns of India, take a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India, with historical and cultural insights alongside 350 bright photographs depicting the vibrancy of everyday life.--
Christine Chitnis est une écrivaine et photographe dont l'œuvre est profondément inspirée par le monde naturel, en particulier par les terres agricoles et les côtes de sa patrie d'adoption. Sa production créative explore les motifs et les textures complexes que l'on trouve dans la nature, reflétant une appréciation de longue date pour l'environnement. À travers son objectif distinctif, elle capture l'essence de son environnement, offrant aux lecteurs une perspective unique sur la beauté du quotidien. Son approche se caractérise par une vive capacité d'observation et une profonde connexion avec les paysages naturels qui ont façonné sa vision artistique.


With Patterns of India, take a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India, with historical and cultural insights alongside 350 bright photographs depicting the vibrancy of everyday life.--
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A vibrant tour of Portugal, featuring more than 200 photographs that bring to life one of the most beautiful countries in the world. In this gorgeous coffee table book, writer and photographer Christine Chitnis invites you to celebrate the unique, timeless beauty of Portugal through the spectacular designs and hues that define Portugal’s countryside, coast, small towns, and cosmopolitan cities. This stunningly giftable collection features over 200 photographs that illustrate the ways that color and pattern are woven into the very fabric of the country’s culture, history, architecture, and traditions. Each section features insightful essays that explore the artistry of azulejos, the colorful ceramic tiles covering much of Portugal's architecture; the intricately embroidered details of traditional lavradeira costumes; the rich flavors of Portuguese cuisine, and so much more. Throughout these vibrant pages, you’ll discover the vivid stories behind each color and pattern, transporting you to the gorgeous fields of Alentejo, the sparkling waters of the Algarve, the busy streets of Lisbon, the lush valleys of the Douro, and beyond.