Textiles, Rugs, Fabrics
STRIKING PATTERNS: GLOBAL TRACES IN LOCAL IKAT FASHION
Ikat refers to the originally Indonesian art and technique in which warp or weft threads, or both, are tie-dyed before weaving the fabric, creating complex patterns on handwoven textiles. Since time immemorial, master weavers in eastern Indonesia and Timor-Leste have embraced ideas and motifs from elsewhere and integrated them in their own designs.
PILLOWS, CURTAINS, AND SHADES STEP BY STEP
Written by DK
Create custom interiors without the price tag with this guide, packed with fabulous home décor sewing projects. From how to make pillow covers to creating your own set of Roman shades, the 25 easy-to-follow projects in this step-by-step sewing book enable you to explore interior design from the comfort of your own sewing machine.
BOJAGI: DESIGN AND TECHNIQUES IN KOREAN TEXTILE ART
Written by Cook, Sara
Discover one of Eastern culture's most beautiful textile arts: Korean Bojagi! Bojagi, traditional Korean wrapping cloths, were originally made from pieces of leftover fabric skillfully and imaginatively put together. The stunning results often resembled the paintings of such modern artists as Mondrian and Klee.
POETIC CLOTH: CREATING MEANING IN TEXTILE ART
Written by Lamb, Hannah
An esteemed textile artist shows how to create poetic, personal pieces, filled with depth and meaning. With a sensitive use of material, quiet attention to detail, and thoughtful use of techniques, textile artists can make works with great personal meaning.
MODERN QUILT BIBLE: OVER 100 TECHNIQUES FOR THE MODERN QUILTER
Written by Betts, Elizabeth
Learn how to create stunning modern quilts with the Modern Quilt Bible the ultimate reference guide to patchwork and quilting techniques. Author of Beginner's Guide to Quilting Liz Betts explains over 100 techniques used by designers to create eye-catching modern quilts.
ZUBER: TWO CENTURIES OF PANORAMIC WALLPAPER
Written by Coleman, Brian
Luxurious homes featuring woodblock printed panoramic wallpapers from the premier French manufacturer Zuber & Cie.
GOLDEN THREAD: HOW FABRIC CHANGED HISTORY
Written by St Clair, Kassia
From colorful 30,000-year-old threads found on the floor of a Georgian cave to the Indian calicoes that sparked the Industrial Revolution, The Golden Thread weaves an illuminating story of human ingenuity. Design journalist Kassia St.
THREADS OF LIFE: A HISTORY OF THE WORLD THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE
Written by Hunter, Clare
A globe-spanning history of sewing, embroidery, and the people who have used a needle and thread to make their voices heard
YEAR OF KNOTS: MODERN PROJECTS, INSPIRATION, AND CREATIVE REINVENTION
Written by Chien, Windy
Instructions and projects that celebrate the diverse beauty and creative possibilities of macramé and knots Every day for a year, artist Windy Chien learned to tie a new kind of knot and then shared the results on Instagram--revolutionizing knot art and reinventing her life and career in the process.
CROCHET WITH LONDON KAYE: PROJECTS AND IDEAS TO YARN BOMB YOUR LIFE
Written by Kaye, London
A new take on crochet that's artful, unique, and unexpected
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