Decorative Arts
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.
GOLD STRUCK: A LIFE SHAPED BY JEWELLERY
Written by Stephen Webster
This beautifully illustrated book offers the first look back on a storied career by acclaimed jewelry designer Stephen Webster. Setting luxurious reproductions of Webster's stunning creations alongside a charming collection of musings on his life and experience, it is a book like no other, a hybrid that enhances our understanding of Webster's work and the genesis of his artistic vision.
PRECIOUS CUFFLINKS: FROM PABLO PICASSO TO JAMES BOND - ACCESSORIES AND JEWELLERY FOR GENTLEMEN OVER THE COURSE OF TIME
Written by Von Württemberg, Duke Alexander
Cufflinks are the ultimate in timeless style. In a sea of fast-changing fashions, cufflinks remain a strong sartorial presence because they are always the "right" thing to wear. From Pablo Picasso to Prince Charles--who had the pistons from his Aston Martin melted to make a pair--many of the most iconic men in history have donned them to set off a smart designer suit.
CRAFT AND THE MAKERS:TRADITION WITH ATTITUDE
Written by Duncan Campbell
Craftsmanship is an expression of quality, passion, and mindset. This book is a showcase of crafted products created by small manufacturers. Craftsmanship is in more demand than ever and small manufacturers are experiencing an overwhelming renaissance.
ENGLISH SILVER IN THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON, VOLUME 2
Written by Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The collection of English silver at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston was established in the 1930s and has long been considered one of the finest collections of such objects in the world, having grown to include over 500 pieces.
RARE BOOKS UNCOVERED:TRUE STORIES OF FANTASTIC FINDS IN UNLIKELY PLACES
Written by Rego Barry, Rebecca
Feed your inner bibliophile with this volume on unearthed rare and antiquarian books.Few collectors are as passionate or as dogged in the pursuit of their quarry as collectors of rare books. In Rare Books Uncovered, expert on rare and antiquarian books Rebecca Rego Barry recounts the stories of remarkable discoveries from the world of book collecting.
IF THESE JEWELS COULD TALK: THE LEGENDS BEHIND CELEBRITY GEMS
Written by Bernstein, Beth
Throughout the 20th century, jewelry revealed the behind-the-scenes stories and the plot twists and turns in the real lives of celebrities that will always be larger than life.
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS: TREASURES AND LEGENDS
Written by Meylan, Vincent
From Empress Farah and the secrets of the treasure of Iran, to Queen Marie Amélie's missing emeralds, via Fantômas and the blood-red rubies of the kings of Burma, entering the world of Van Cleef & Arpels is like embarking upon a fascinating treasure hunt. In this book, Vincent Meylan explores a century in the history of one of the most prestigious Parisian jewelry dynasties.
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.
JEWELS BY JAR
Written by Sassoon, Adrian
Called "the Fabergé of our time" by Diane von Furstenberg, Joel A. Rosenthal, who works in Paris under the name JAR, is one of the most acclaimed jewelry designers of the past thirty years.
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