Books like The Sari by Linda Lynton

In *The Sari*, Linda Lynton, a noted Indian textiles scholar, assembles the most exhaustive analysis of sari design ever undertaken. The volume is organized into six sections that examine the West, East, Northeast and Himalayas, Eastern Deccan, South, and Western Deccan, highlighting the distinctive patterns, weaves, and color traditions of each region. Readers encounter rare and unusual saris, many from remote or unphotographed areas, presented alongside vivid color plates, black‑and‑white close‑up photographs, and diagrams of more than forty sari types. A substantial reference section enriches the work with a glossary of textile terms, museum collection details, over four hundred translated Indian words and concepts, a detailed chronology, maps, and a full bibliography. This comprehensive resource serves textile enthusiasts, historians, collectors, fashion designers, artists, and sari devotees alike.

First publish date: 1995