Textiles, Rugs, Fabrics
PERSIAN CARPET
Written by Edwards, A Cecil
Edwards, a leading figure in the rug business, rose to the top of his profession and became managing director of the legendary Oriental Carpet Manufacturers based in Turkey.
RE-ENVISIONING JAPAN: MEIJI FINE ART TEXTILES
Re-envisioning Japan is the first truly comprehensive book about Japanese art textiles of the Meiji period. Lavishly illustrated, the book features the bijutsu senshoku, or fine art textiles, that generated a flurry of excitement among international markets between the mid-1870s and the second decade of the twentieth century.
ON THE LOOM: A MODERN WEAVER'S GUIDE
Written by Moodie, Maryanne
In On the Loom, Maryanne Moodie brings the ancient art of weaving to the modern day in a comprehensive guide packed with step-by-step tutorials and beautiful photography. Learn the basics of this simple and beautiful craft with valuable information on basic stitches, tools needed, and even how to make your own looms.
KAFFE FASSETT'S BOLD BLOOMS: QUILTS AND OTHER WORKS CELEBRATING FLOWERS
Written by Lucy, Liza Prior
A stunning guide and vibrant pattern collection of 25 new patchwork and needlepoint projects, from renowned color expert and quilt and fabric designer Kaffe Fassett. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of flowers, Kaffe Fassett's Bold Blooms invites crafters to explore the behind-the-scenes process and fascinating design methods used to create Kaffe's bold fabrics and mo
BATIK, TRADITIONAL TEXTILES OF INDONESIA: FROM THE RUDOLF SMEND & DONALD HARPER COLLECTIONS
Written by Harper, Donald
Batik occupies a special place in Indonesian culture. Each fabric has a rich story to tell--as a reflection of the nation's religious beliefs, sophisticated court cultures and cosmopolitan history. The extraordinary textiles in this book are from the collections of Rudolf Smend and Donald Harper. Most date from the period 1880 to 1930 when the art of batik reached its apogee.
FLOATING THREADS: INDONESIAN SONGKET AND SIMILAR WEAVING TRADITIONS
Written by Achjadi, Judi
Floating Threads represents an attempt to catalogue float weave techniques used to decorate Batik cloth throughout the archipelago and hints at possible lines of distribution. Being a coffee-table book, photographs are an important part of the story.
CLARENCE HOUSE: THE ART OF THE TEXTILE: FABRIC OF THE INSPIRED HOME
Written by Yoshida, Kazumi
This title starts with a brief history of Clarence House, revealing stories from the 1980s, the heyday of opulence and the moment when the brand's founder, Robin Roberts, truly refined his collection. The heart of the book, however, illuminates Yoshida's creative process and his ideas for the use of fabrics in the home.
SALT BAGS: IRANIAN TRIBAL AND RURAL WEAVINGS
Written by Parviz Tanavoli
Iranian sculptor, scholar, and collector Parviz Tanavoli presents a book about the hand-woven bags made by Iran?s tribal peoples. These practical objects are steeped in folkloric narratives and myths, each a unique expression of their makers. Mainly woven by women, the bags are used by shepherds to carry salt for their livestock while grazing.
CLOTH OF THE MOTHER GODDESS
Hand block-printed on textile, this limited-edition artists' book consists of a sequence of folding panels, designed to invoke pre-modern - particularly Asian - traditions of bookmaking. At the same time, the panels recall and recreate a Mata-Ni-Pachedi - the ritual 'Cloth of the Mother Goddess' - and tell the story of its origins.
LIVING WITH PATTERN: COLOR, TEXTURE, AND PRINT AT HOME
Written by Atwood, Rebecca
A design book filled with beautiful photography and clear ideas for how to use pattern to decorate your home. If you focus on pattern, from texture and color to furniture and textiles, everything else will fall into place. Pattern is the strongest element in any room.
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