Decorative Arts
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.
ROLEX: HISTORY, ICONS AND RECORD-BREAKING MODELS
Written by Patrizzi, Osvaldo
The history of the iconic and record-breaking timepieces of the Geneva-based Rolex watch company, one of the world's most recognised brands.
CARTIER ROYAL: HIGH JEWELRY AND PRECIOUS OBJECTS
Written by Chaille, Francois
The most exceptional new creations from the world's premier jeweler. This exquisitely produced, luxurious tome presents one hundred of the latest creations by the famous jeweler, from high jewelry to precious objects.
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
The revolutionary art and design of the early twentieth century produced textiles, particularly carpets, of extraordinary vitality. First the flourishing Art Deco movement spread bold patterns across Europe and America, before giving way to sophisticated Modernist abstractions influenced by Bauhaus, Cubism, and collage.
NEW JEWELERS
Written by Dupon, Olivier
Jewelry has long been an accessory attributed with talismanic power and significance, and its appeal crosses all boundaries of culture, age, and gender. In this beautiful new book, Olivier Dupon introduces over 100 of the finest modern jewelers practicing today. Both up-and-coming and established designers are featured, and the sheer variety of their work is amazing.
TEXTILES OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD
Written by Gillow, John
This book surveys the wide array of textiles made, worn, used, and displayed throughout the Islamic world, from the glorious fabrics of the past to those produced today.
ART OF CARTIER
Written by Pierre Rainero
The Art of Cartier is published to coincide with the exhibition of more than 400 pieces from the historic collection of the legendary French jeweler Cartier at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid. Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, although it was his three grandsons--Jacques, Louis and Pierre--who were responsible for launching the brand name worldwide.
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