Textiles, Rugs, Fabrics
C.F.A. VOYSEY: ARTS & CRAFTS DESIGNER
Written by Livingstone, Karen
C. F. A. Voysey (1857-1941) advocated honest and thoughtful design, believed in high standards of craftsmanship, and encouraged the use of only the finest materials. His simple, elegant work--often enhanced by highly symbolic decoration--was considered revolutionary in his time and continues to enchant today.
AFRICAN TEXTILES: COLOR AND CREATIVITY ACROSS A CONTINENT
Written by Gillow, John
The breathtaking skill and creativity of the African peoples are presented here in radiant color--the gorgeous stripweaves of the Ashanti and the Ewe; the lace weaves of the Yoruba and the bogolanfini mud cloths from Mali and West Africa; the Berber weaves from Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia in North Africa; the unique, crocheted, embroidered, and feathered hats from Cameroon; the ancient we
BLOSSOM
Written by Butler, Amy
Amy Butler's Blossom magazine is a biannual collection of everything that inspires her: page after page of photographs from her travels to spiritual locales such as Morocco and Sedona; meditative articles from like-minded designers, artists, and life coaches; the signature designs and textiles that she creates from these inspirations; plus her ongoing exploration of positive and joyful li
LINENS: FOR EVERY ROOM AND OCCASION
Written by Hodges, Jane Scott
This is the essential book on living and entertaining with elegant linens-for every day and special occasions. Offering both visual inspiration and practical information, Linens is the ultimate guide to living and entertaining with fine linens.
FABRIC OF INDIA
This is the first truly comprehensive book on Indian textiles, featuring stunning examples from all over the country.
AFRICAN TEXTILES:THE KARUN THAKAR COLLECTION
Written by Duncan Clarke
This book offers a fascinating journey through the history and culture of textiles in Africa drawn from the private collection of Karun Thakar, widely considered to be one of the best in the world.
INDIGO: THE COLOR THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Written by Legrand, Catherine
Gloriously pieced together, much like the fine garments it portrays, this colorful book takes the reader on an international tour of indigo-colored textiles, presenting a huge swathe of remarkable clothing, people, and fabric.
ORIENTAL RUGS: FROM A-Z
Written by Azizollahoff, J R
With this valuable book, novices and connoisseurs alike will be able to correctly identify the most distinctive styles and purchase contemporary Oriental rugs in traditional designs of the highest quality. Over 270 beautiful color photos, including many close-up shots, display these fascinating carpets to their best advantage.
CARPETS OF THE ART DECO ERA
Written by Day, Susan
Beautifully and extensively illustrated, Carpets of the Art Deco Era charts the evolution of carpet design during the period, celebrating the results of a particularly rich era in the decorative arts. An important visual survey for any textile arts shelf, this volume is now available again in a compact, accessible format.
TEXTILES OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD
Written by Gillow, John
Region by region, the book provides details of local history, particular textile traditions, materials, dyes, special forms of decoration, and information on current practice. The variety is stunning, from cloths of cotton, hemp, linen, and wool to sumptuous velvets and silks; from quilting, felting, beading, and knitting to block-printing, tie-dying, and hand-weaving on a range of looms.
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