Amulets
A World of Secret Powers, Charms and Magic
Sheila Paine
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| ‘The best book devoted to magical objects I have ever seen … should be on the bookshelf of everyone who is interested in shamanism and animism … a must-have’ | | – Sacred Hoop |
| ‘A wonderful way to intrigue the general reader with the spiritual diversity within the human race’ | | – Antiques Magazine |
With over 400 superb illustrations, this global survey explores all aspects of amulets, not only their creation and symbolism, but the people and objects they protect. Malign spirits have always been feared, but modern dangers – car crashes and even mobile phones – have invoked an abiding faith in the magical protection that amulets offer.
They come in an astonishing variety of guises, from stones to animal tails, from teeth to bells. Worn as necklaces, sewn to clothing, painted on buildings or hung up in vehicles, they guard children, warriors, travellers and purses, livestock, crops and houses.
Sheila Paine is a world expert on tribal societies and textiles. Her previous publications include 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 and The Linen Goddess: Travels from the Red Sea to Prizren.
Also of interest:
Quest for the Shaman
Jewelry From Antiquity to the Present
Beadwork: A World Guide
Charming: The Magic of Charm Jewelry |
|  |  | | | | ISBN 0500285101 | | ISBN-13 978-0500285107 | | | | 26.0 x 22.2 cm | | Paperback | | 192pp | | 431 illustrations, 404 in colour | | First published 2004 | | | | £14.95 | | | |  | | | | 
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