Ethnic Needlepoint: Designs From Asia, Africa And The Americas

Ethnic Needlepoint: Designs from Asia, Africa and the Americas

Ergodebooks.com ReviewInspired by the carpets and textiles of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, Ethnic Needlepoint presents a very richly patterned and vividly colored selection of work. Striking motifs--drawn from India, the Caucasus, Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Peru, and Mexico, among other places--are nicely adapted to projects ranging from cushions and chair seats to picture frames and lampshades. The charts are fairly clear and are accompanied by a brief explanation for assembling the actual project once the needlepoint is complete and there is a basic technique section at the end. Still, novices might opt to start with the less complex eyeglass cases before moving on to the more intricate designs.Gathers patterns for rugs, cushions, pillowcases, and footstools featuring designs based on ethnic textiles