Tapestry Folios Series: #1 Fauna Fables
Tapestry Folios Series: #1 Fauna Fables
Date
2024
Edition Size
60
Media
Hand carved camel bone, Laser cut
Paper
handmade
Binding
Coptic
Dimensions
3 × 3 × 1 in
Location
Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
Collection
Collection Development, Limited Edition Artists Books$ 600.00
1 in stock
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Aga Khan Documentation Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Buffalo and Erie County Public Library
Northwestern University
University of Wisconsin, Kohler Art Library
The Tapestry Folios Series celebrates the exquisite craftsmanship of Coptic tapestries, renowned for their vibrant colors and intricate designs. Traditionally, these textiles were adorned with motifs, showcasing mythological creatures, human figures, animals, botanical elements, and geometric patterns. Additionally, Christian symbols such as saints, scenes from the Old and New Testaments, crosses, and oriental symbols were commonly depicted.
Each book in this series focuses on a unique selection of motifs, inviting readers to explore the beauty of Coptic tapestry art.
The handmade paper features diverse colored folios, with each section laser-cut to replicate the intricate patterns, appearance, and texture found in traditional Coptic tapestries. The covers, hand-carved from camel bone with spaces and cuts that reveal the enchanting patterns within the book.
Fauna Fables celebrates the enchanting world of animals through a tapestry of fables and folklore. From majestic lions to graceful birds, these books invite readers to a journey through the fauna-inspired sections.