Decorative Arts
PATTERNS: INSIDE THE DESIGN LIBRARY
Written by Koepke, Peter
An insider's guide to the world's largest archive of patterns and textiles, the source of inspiration for the globe's top designers Every season, designers from fashion, home furnishings, textiles, graphic arts, and paper-product industries seek inspiration from patterns to bring their collections to life.
JEWELRY MATTERS
Written by Marjan Unger
In this richly illustrated book, art historian and design expert Marjan Unger tells the story of jewellery. She places jewels in the context of the people who wore them, their culture and their time, and interlaces surprising perspectives from art history, fashion theory and anthropology with the cultural, historical and social values and material characteristics of the jewellery.
SHEILA HICKS: LIFELINES
A beloved maverick of American art, Hicks has been working at the intersection of art, craft and architecture for more than 50 years
TEXTILES OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND CENTRAL ASIA: THE FABRIC OF LIFE
Written by Fahmida Suleman
A beautifully illustrated exploration of the textile traditions of a culturally diverse region, from the late eighteenth century to the present day, featuring works from the extraordinary textile collection at the British Museum
TRIBAL TEXTILES OF SOUTHWEST CHINA: THREAD SONGS FROM MISTY LAND; THE PHILIPPE FATIN COLLECTION
-Lavishly illustrated with over 320 color illustrations -Photographs of weaving methods, traditional dying methods and ceremonies -One of the world's great textile collections -Written by acclaimed writer Catherine Bourzat whose previous works includes books on India and Sri Lanka Philippe Fatin is a traveler, photographer and collector who has established a world-class collection of tribal textil
ITALIAN MAIOLICA AND EUROPE: MEDIEVAL AND LATER ITALIAN POTTERY IN THE ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM
-A book dedicated to a unique collection of Italian Maiolica, rated as one of greatest in the world This book is the culmination of nearly thirty years' work in caring for, studying, and developing the collections in this Museum by Timothy Wilson, long-time Keeper of Western Art. Wilson is well-known as a specialist in the study of European Renaissance ceramics.
FABERGE IN LONDON: THE BRITISH BRANCH OF THE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN GOLDSMITH
-The first book to be dedicated to the British branch of Faberge, covering its fascinating history from its opening in 1903, to its closure in 1917 Royalty, Aristocrats, American heiresses, exiled Russian Grand Dukes, Randlords, Maharajas, Socialites and Financiers with newly made fortunes flocked to Faberge in London to buy gifts for each other.
SOFREH: THE ART OF PERSIAN CELEBRATION
- A one-of-a-kind book that examines Persian celebrations from their earliest incarnations to their present state- Reaches out to Iranians worldwide, embracing and celebrating their cultural heritage- Glossy full-color photographs capture the spirit of these ancient traditions in the modern day'Sofreh' is Persian for 'spread' - referring to the colorful arrangements of flowers, condiments and obje
ITALIAN JEWELRY OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Written by Melissa Gabardi
"Through meticulous research, this book explores the Italian twentieth-century jewelry and goldsmithing landscape. This is the first time the topic is investigated in such a comprehensive manner, having previously only been dealt with limitedly to specific producers or production areas.
CHAUMET 3 VOLUME SLIPCASED SET: PLACE VENDOME, TIARAS, NATURALISM
Chaumet, established in 1780, is one of the crown jewels of Place Vendome.
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