Textiles, Rugs, Fabrics
ITALIAN TEXTILE DESIGN: FROM ART DECO TO THE CONTEMPORARY
From Pucci's psychedelic patterns to Iuter's skate-inspired prints: how Italian designers have led innovations in textiles throughout the 20th century
GLOBAL IKAT: A WORLD OF COMPELLING CLOTH
- This is the first time all the different iterations of this textile have been comprehensively brought together in one volume, drawing from the wide-ranging collection of David Paly- It is a journey across the world through the lens of ikatDeceptively simple or fantastically intricate, ikat technique has been used for many centuries to create extravagant costumes and cloths of deep cultural meani
USE AND ORNAMENT: THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF IMPROV QUILTING
Written by Nick, Ball
Open the door to creative freedom with Nick Ball's improv quilting techniques Throw away your patterns and let your imagination soar! Nick Ball's techniques will offer a liberated approach to sewing and open up a world of creative possibilities. As you experiment with textures, shapes, colors, you find your own creative way of quilting.
KAFFE FASSETT'S TIMELESS THEMES: 23 NEW QUILTS INSPIRED BY CLASSIC PATTERNS
Written by Fassett, Kaffe
World-renowned artist Kaffe Fassett dives deep into the archives to reinvent his most beloved and classic fabric-based designs through an extraordinary collection of fresh quilt patterns Kaffe Fassett needs no introduction--a master colorist and textile designer, Kaffe is known for legendary designs and fantastic quilts.
ART OF TAPESTRY
Written by Wyld, Helen
Extensively illustrated, this is the first accessible publication on the history of tapestry in over two decades. Woven with dazzling images from history, mythology and the natural world, and breath-taking in their craftsmanship, tapestries were among the most valuable and high-status works of art available in Europe from the medieval period to the end of the eighteenth century.
SIMPLE WEAVE: CREATE BEAUTIFUL PIECES WITHOUT A LOOM
Written by Neumüller, Kerstin
A guide to weaving beautiful projects with small and simple tools. Weaving is an exciting and increasingly popular craft that doesn't have to involve gigantic looms and inaccessible patterns. In Simple Weave, Kerstin Neumüller shows weaving techniques using tools that are easy to make yourself and often small enough to fit in a pocket.
SPECTRUM: HERITAGE PATTERNS AND COLORS
This simply structured and highly original book analyzes the palettes used by designers in the creation of furnishing fabrics and wallpapers from the 15th century to the present day.
PATCHWORK: A WORLD TOUR
Written by Legrand, Catherine
What do Korean bojagi wrapping cloths, Cameroonian Bamileke boubous, Peruvian montera hats, and Hungarian cifraszür shepherd cloaks have in common? Each is made using the ancient technique of patchwork--the art of juxtaposing fabrics and motifs to create blankets, clothes, accessories, and more.
SCHOOL OF QUILTING: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO ALL THINGS PATCHWORK
Written by Ahlstrand Kwan, Jessica
The ultimate guide to quilting for all quilters In this complete, illustrated guide, readers will learn everything they need to know to start quilting. School of Quilting breaks down every step for quilters both new and experienced. The book starts with what sewing machine to buy and the tools and supplies to keep in your arsenal.
IN SEARCH OF WILD SILK: EXPLORING A VILLAGE INDUSTRY IN THE JUNGLES OF INDIA
Written by Selk, Karen
Textile artist Karen Selk delves into the amazing world of wild silk and the Indigenous people of India who raise these silkworms. Readers will be drawn into the captivating world of a unique living culture that has been engaged in a sustainable industry for generations.
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