Textiles, Rugs, Fabrics
ODE TO COLOR: THE TEN ESSENTIAL PALETTES FOR LIVING AND DESIGN
Written by Weitzner, Lori
Internationally renowned textile designer Lori Weitzner presents a novel, layered perspective on the use and significance of color in design and culture in this spectacular treasury illustrated with 225 full-color images.
FRENCH TAPESTRIES AND TEXTILES IN THE J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM
Written by Bremer-David, Charissa
This lavishly-illustrated book is a survey of the Getty Museum's seventeenth- and eighteenth-century French textiles--one of the world's finest collections. Featuring twenty-five extraordinary tapestries woven at the Gobelins and Beauvais manufacturies, the catalogue also highlights three
WOVEN GOLD: TAPESTRIES OF LOUIS XIV
Written by Bremer-David, Charissa
Meticulously woven by hand with wool, silk, and gilt-metal thread, the tapestry collection of the Sun King, Louis XIV of France, represents the highest achievements of the art form.
KAFFE FASSETT'S QUILTS IN ITALY: 20 DESIGNS FROM ROWAN FOR PATCHWORK AND QUILTING
Written by Fassett, Kaffe
Che bella! Kaffe's inspiration for the 20 new quilts in this book was drawn from the exquisite, richly colored villages of Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera.
PRINTED TEXTILES: BRITISH AND AMERICAN COTTONS AND LINENS 1700-1850
Written by Eaton, Linda
The Winterthur Museum's richly illustrated history of British and American fabrics made or used from 1700-1850 is a visual reference for designers and a definitive contribution to textile studies.
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.
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