Sheila Paine

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1929

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Oxfordshire, England, UK

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Writer, explorer, linguist

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world expert on tribal societies and textiles

has worked as a professional translator/interpreter in French, German, Italian, and Spanish

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She is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society

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has won travel writing awards from the Independent and the Sunday Times

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Writer, explorer and linguist, Sheila Paine has researched embroidery traditions throughout the world. She is the author of five books, including The Afghan Amulet, The Golden Horde and The Linen Goddess, all highly acclaimed accounts of her journeys in search of an intriguing embroidered amulet. When not pursuing her passions for travel and embroidery in fascinating locations, Sheila is based in Oxfordshire.

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