Decorative Arts
VOGUE THE JEWELLERY
Written by Woolton, Carol
Destined to become must-have visual sourcebooks for all those who love fashion, the Vogue Portfolio series continues with Vogue: The Jewellery by Vogue's jewellery editor, Carol Woolton.
SHAUN LEANE
Written by Leane, Shaun
Introduction from Shaun Leane and essays by three esteemed authors: Joanna Hardy, Claire Wilcox and Vivienne Becker Featuring multiple, stunning, unseen photographs by world renowned photographers A comprehensive visual record of the life's work of this renowned jewelry designer, known for his work with Alexander McQueen An exceptional book, printed to the highest standards Celebrated world-wide f
JUDSON: INNOVATION IN STAINED GLASS
Written by Judson, David
Judson: Innovation in Stained Glass by David Judson and Steffie Nelson is a history of the world-renowned family of artisans who began crafting stained glass windows in Los Angeles in 1897.
EMPIRE OF DIAMONDS: VICTORIAN GEMS IN IMPERIAL SETTINGS
Written by Munich, Adrienne
In 1850, the legendary Koh-i-noor diamond, gem of Eastern potentates, was transferred from the Punjab in India and, in an elaborate ceremony, placed into Queen Victoria's outstretched hands. This act inaugurated what author Adrienne Munich recognizes in her engaging new book as the empire of diamonds.
MAKING KANTHA, MAKING HOME: WOMEN AT WORK IN COLONIAL BENGAL
Written by Ghosh, Pika
In Bengal, mothers swaddle their infants and cover their beds in colorful textiles that are passed down through generations. They create these kantha from layers of soft, recycled fabric strengthened with running stitches and use them as shawls, covers, and seating mats.
FASHIONABLE CENTURY: TEXTILE ARTISTRY AND COMMERCE IN THE LATE QING
Written by Silberstein, Rachel
Clothing and accessories from nineteenth-century China reveal much about women's participation in the commercialization of textile handicrafts and the flourishing of urban popular culture.
MAJOLICA MANIA: TRANSATLANTIC POTTERY IN ENGLAND AND THE UNITED STATES, 1850-1915
The first comprehensive study of the most important ceramic innovation of the 19th century
MARIE CUTTOLI: THE MODERN THREAD FROM MIR? TO MAN RAY
One woman's influential contribution to modernism, achieved through a fascinating revival of tapestry
PORCELAIN: A HISTORY FROM THE HEART OF EUROPE
Written by Marchand, Suzanne L
A sweeping cultural and economic history of porcelain, from the eighteenth century to the present
HANDMADE IN JAPAN: THE PURSUIT OF PERFECTION IN TRADITIONAL CRAFTS
Discover the exceptional artistry and rich traditions being kept alive by Japanese artisans in the twenty-first century.
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