Sheila Paine

Sheila Paine is an expert on tribal societies and textiles and is the author of Embroidered Textiles: Traditional Patterns from Five Continents and the trilogy The Afghan Amulet: Travels from the Hindu Kush to Razgrad, The Golden Horde: Travels from the Himalaya to Karpathos, Amulets and The Linen Goddess: Travels from the Red Sea to Prizren. She lives in England.

Books By Sheila Paine

Amulets
Amulets
By Sheila Paine
$29.95
All over the world amulets have offered protection against accidents, enemies, and sickness. Worn as necklaces, sewn to clothing, or painted on buildings, amulets guard babies and brides, warriors and travelers, crops and homes. With over 400 lavish color photographs, this book explores amulets and their symbolism, the diverse materials used to craft them, and the people and objects they protect.