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Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2017
good book
Schonewolf
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2015
Does not have the 'native' fell I was looking for. But then, it is a CROSS-STITCH book and that is just not and Indian tradition
MGS
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2015
I haven't made any of these designs yet, but they are nice, clearly illustrated and I won't have any problems reading the patterns once I get started. I'm glad I purchased it.
Anna
Reviewed in India on April 18, 2015
lovely....
Nina Catanese
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2014
Lots of lovely patterns here, from simple to ornate and complicated.
Jane in Milwaukee
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2014
I strongly disagree with the reviewer who says that only 10% of these designs are accurate...I think her living in India may have caused her to lose her perspective--she's "too close to the situation." This is largely because...they don't do cross stitch in India! At least, I've never seen any. All the textiles are woven or knotted--as in carpets--or painted or screen-printed. If they are embroidered, they're EXTREMELY intricate and not via counted work on a grid but are freestyle embroidery using a lot of textural stitching like raised chain stitch, sequins, beading, even mirrors via shisha.Author Carol Phillipson who is from Yorkshire in England is very careful to explain what images from India all of her projects are based on. For example: the large India elephant on the front cover has a match facing to the left. She explains that one was adapted from a painting in Bijapur from the mid-1600's showing Muhammed Adil Shah and Ikhalas Khan riding on decorated elephants. The other picture is from a painting from Gujarat. The heraldic bases are from Torans--friezes above the main doorways in the house.We see the Taj Mahal and matching Humayum's Tomb which are pretty large. There is also a picture from a "phad" or story-telling illustration of the heads of two stylized women facing to the right. This is the largest project. There are flowers from Afghanistan but there is an explanation why they are included in this book.And I also disagree with the reviewer who says all the projects are too huge for any but an advanced stitcher. What about the book marks shown on the cover? Just one of those elephants shown below the large elephant picture takes only 2 colors of floss and the stitch count is 26 by 29 stitches. The pattern calls for 28 count fabric stitched over 2 threads but you could easily use 14-count aida which is really easy to stitch on. If you get a pre-finished book mark to embroider on, this project could be done within 3 evenings. There are several more book marks, some cards, a set of coasters and even a small pendant. So there is a wild variety of sizes of projects. Finally (lots of complainers here!) the chart in the back for Anchor, DMC and Madeira threads states: "This conversion chart is for guidance only, as exact comparisons are not always possible." I don't think I've ever stitched something that I didn't change some part of the pattern or the colors to suit me. Nothing is written in stone.I think this book is well laid out, there are great explanations of the origin of each design and good instructions how to make them. This is a really nice addition to my library of hundreds of needlework books!
rde478
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2014
I have been just amazed to see the inside of the book. I can't wait to start my cross stitch pattern design for a framed wal art during this summer.
Client
Reviewed in France on May 14, 2014
Je cherchais un peu de dépaysement...j'ai trouvé en partie ce que je voulais.De très nombreux modèle, des grilles en couleur, des explications claires. Que du bon.
Linda Isobelle Davies
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2014
Just what I was looking for. A lovely book which also gave the history as well
inez suriapranata
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2014
The best
Heather D. Maliakal
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2011
I have had this book for 4 years now and have made several of the designs. I LOVE THEM! My Husband is from India, so I was excited to show him what I had found, he even liked many of the patterns!The patterns are easy to read and very clear in their instruction. I'm not an "advanced" stitcher, with that said, I've had no problems with the patterns. I've substituted some colors, but that's easy :)Would I recommend this book...You bet I would!
Quizzer Queen
Reviewed in Germany on February 25, 2009
Eine sehr schöne Sammlung verschiedener, origineller Ideen. Von leicht bis schwer - für alle etwas dabei. Sehr schön auf Kreuzstich umgesetzte Muster aus Architektur, Tier- und Pflanzenwelt, aber auch von Teppichen etc.Besonders schön finde ich die "Geschichten drum herum", die leicht verständlichen Erklärungen (allerdings in Englisch), die Variationsvorschläge usw. Es ist sogar eine "Umrechentabelle" für verschiedene Garn-Anbieter aufgeführt (Anchor - DMC - Madeira) sowie Größenangaben in inch und cm.Alles in allem ein sehr gelungenes Werk, bei dem man den nächsten Stick-Abend gar nicht abwarten kann!
Lucy K
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2005
This is one of my absolute favorite cross stitching books. I have always loved Indian arts, and this book did not dissappoint me. The charts are beautiful, and there is a wonderful variety of projects, large and small. I feel it was worth every penny I spent for it. You can make beautiful, small keepsakes and gifts or you can make intricate samplers, pictures, pillow covers, keychains, purses, and wall hangings. Some projects are relatively quick to make, and others take longer. I absolutely love the floral and paisley motifs. There are some other projects that require beading, but they are very beautiful. The only thing I found a little cumbersome is the threads are listed as Anchor only, and I only have access to DMC threads where I live. Also, the color conversion chart at the end of the book does not list all of the colors used. Some of the Anchor threads do not have a DMC equivalent, so I ordered a few colors online. If you aren't very picky like I am, you might be satisfied to just look at the pictures and choose a color that is close to the picture. The author did a wonderful job with this compilation of Indian art as cross stitch. She borrowed designs from Indian archetecture, metal work, pottery, rugs, and clothing. This is by far one of my favorite cross stitch books.
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