i have been collecting books on african art and design for the last forty years and i must confess i never came across a book that impressed me so much as this book. i would give it ten stars and more. the authors have succeeded in capturing the essence and spirit of african design whether in textiles,sculptures or cushions. this book deserves to be better known. i have ordered three copies. after reading this book no one can say that africa does not have an art or aesthetics to be studied and examined.we know now how african homes can look like.