Chintz: Indian cotton textiles from the Karun Thakar collection

Abstract

"Chintz explores the historic importance of Indian printed and painted cotton textiles, drawing on the Karun Thakar Collection. Assembled over thirty years, the collection comprises over two hundred examples, many of which have featured in significant museum exhibitions. With contributions from leading scholars and curators, including from the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book examines the historical significance of Indian printed cottons and their influence on global trade from the 14th century onward, and includes examples found in Sri Lanka, Japan and throughout Europe. The book provides insights into the artistry of Indian designers and the enduring legacy of this textile tradition, making it a valuable resource for those with an interest in art history, textile design and global cultural exchange"--Publisher's description.

Contents

Foreword / Karun Thakar -- Introduction / Karun Thakar -- What is chintz? / Karun Thakar -- The complexity of kalamkari / Avalon Fotheringham -- Appliqué chintz panels / Rosemary Crill -- At home with Indian chintz / Ariane Fennetaux -- Fragments of Indian chintz in Dutch local costume / Ebeltje Hartkamp-Jonxis -- Early chintz in the Karun Thakar collection / Ruth Barnes -- A floral sarong in detail / Sylvia Houghteling -- Lampung chintz / Fiona Kerlogue -- Sri Lankan market chintzes / Steven Cohen -- The flower picker / John Guy -- The saint across the sea and other stories / Anna Lise Seastrand -- Our Lady of Good Voyage / John Guy -- The sincerest form of appreciation / Etsuko Iwanaga -- Jackets for the Thai King's guards / John Guy.