Textiles, Rugs, Fabrics
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 designersEvery season, designers from fashion, home furnishings, textiles, graphic arts, and paper-product industries seek inspiration from patterns to bring their collections to life.
FABRIC: THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF THE MATERIAL WORLD
Written by Finlay, Victoria
A magnificent work of original research that unravels history through textiles and cloth--how we make it, use it, and what it means to us. A New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice How is a handmade fabric helping save an ancient forest? Why is a famous fabric pattern from India best known by the name of a Scottish town?
UNCONVENTIONAL & UNEXPECTED, 2ND EDITION: AMERICAN QUILTS BELOW THE RADAR, 1950-2000
Written by Kiracofe, Roderick
Roderick Kiracofe's sumptuous hardcover book of 150 offbeat quilts became an instant classic when it was published in 2014, inspiring a nation of quiltmakers and fine artists.
ART OF CLOTH IN MUGHAL INDIA
Written by Houghteling, Sylvia
A richly illustrated history of textiles in the Mughal Empire In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, a vast array of textiles circulated throughout the Mughal Empire. Made from rare fibers and crafted using virtuosic techniques, these exquisite objects animated early modern experience, from the intimate, sensory pleasure of garments to the monumentality of imperial tents.
ART OF WALLPAPER: MORRIS & CO. IN CONTEXT
Written by Schoeser, Mary
- Collects the majority of William Morris's wallpaper designs in one volume- Accompanies an exhibition at Edinburgh's Dovecot Studios- Beautifully designed, lavishly illustrated, with text by leading authority Mary Schoeser- Short video for the title hereThis extensively illustrated volume focuses on William Morris (1834-1896), placing his wallpaper designs within the context of the radical change
TRADITIONAL JAPANESE PATTERNS AND MOTIFS
Written by Hamada, Nobyoshi
The Japanese sense of beauty is condensed in the traditional pattern. The patterns are classified into two groups; one of them is the figures inspired from nature such as plants, animals and phenomena; the other is abstract patterns such as geometry and auspicious omens. Ukiyo-e, Kimono and craft products will also be introduced in this book.
CATERINA NAPOLEONE - I GIOCHI DELLE MUSE
Written by Caterina Napoleone
Volume riccamente illustrato da oltre novanta immagini di mosaici astratti dal tempo e incastonati fra scampoli di tessuti, da cui emerge un'affinità tecnica che ha come comun denominatore l'armonia delle declinazioni cromatiche e compositive.
LIFE IN FABRIC: BRING COLOUR, PATTERN AND TEXTURE INTO YOUR HOME
Written by Strutt, Christina
A Life in Fabric is a celebration of the unique heritage brand - Cabbages & Roses The British heritage brand, Cabbages & Roses was founded in 2000 by Christina Strutt and Bridgitte Buchannan, and for the past 21 years Christina has been dressing both homes and their owners in her trademark faded floral and barely-there striped cottons and linens.
VITAMIN T: THREADS AND TEXTILES IN CONTEMPORARY ART
Written by Phaidon Press
The bestselling and acclaimed survey of more than 100 global artists, chosen by an international panel of experts for their work with threads, stitching, and textiles
ARCHIE BRENNAN: TAPESTRY AS MODERN ART
Written by Osborn, Brenda
I have been weaving tapestries for more than half a century. It is as much a part of my everyday as eating, sleeping--or dreaming. It is an utterly ordinary activity for me. One of the world's most influential tapestry weavers, renowned for bringing pop into the ancient art of tapestry, Archie Brennan (1931-2019) had an exceptionally long career.
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