Decorative Arts
INDIA: A STORY THROUGH 100 OBJECTS
Written by Dehejia, Vidya
We are constantly surrounded by objects, by 'things' that channel and dictate our everyday life, 'things' that we take for granted. But these objects speak to us, and speak about us. They have a story to tell that reflects our values and aspirations, our achievements and dreams, and reveal more about us than we realize!
URBAN POTTERS: MAKERS IN THE CITY
Written by Ruyffelaere, Ruth
- 7,000 copies sold (worldwide) of the first, hardback edition - New, compact size and affordable paperback edition - Ceramics is still wildly popular among hobbyists around the world - Beautifully illustrated with colorful and inspiring images, behind-the-scenes shots of the makers' studios, and photographs of the makers at work - Includes six essays that shed light on the history of ceramics in
25,000 YEARS OF JEWELRY
Now available in a new edition, this opulent book reaches back 25,000 years to trace the history of jewelry from the Paleolithic Era to the present day. Drawn from the extensive holdings of the Staatliche Museen in Berlin, this collection of jewelry through the ages links cultures and eras to show how the design, wearing, and collecting of personal adornment has evolved over the
TEXTILES OF INDONESIA
Drawn from one of the world's leading textile collections, this magnificently presented array of traditional weavings from the Indonesian archipelago provides a unique window into the region's cultures, rites, and history. Gathered over the course of four decades, the Thomas Murray collection of Indonesian textiles is one of the most important privately owned collections of its t
INDIAN TILES: ARCHITECTURAL CERAMICS FROM SULTANATE AND MUGHAL INDIA AND PAKISTAN
Written by Millner, Arthur
This definitive book tells the visual history of tile decoration in the Indian subcontinent, through vibrant photography and thorough research.
JOHN DERIAN STICKER BOOK
Written by Derian, John
John Derian Sticker Book, from revered designer John Derian, offers a curated collection of over 500 stickers that allow adults and children to add a touch of beauty to any surface with these beautiful images of blooming flowers, charming critters, and darling forest animals.
FABRIC OF CIVILIZATION: HOW TEXTILES MADE THE WORLD
Written by Postrel, Virginia
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an "expansive" global history that highlights "how textiles truly changed the world" (Wall Street Journal)The story of humanity is the story of textiles--as old as civilization itself. Since the first thread was spun, the need for textiles has driven technology, business, politics, and culture.
GOLDEN THREAD: HOW FABRIC CHANGED HISTORY
Written by St Clair, Kassia
From colorful threads found on the floor of an ancient Georgian cave to the Indian calicoes that fueled the Industrial Revolution, The Golden Thread illuminates the myriad and fascinating histories behind the cloths that came to define human civilization--the fabric, for example, that allowed mankind to shatter athletic records, and the textile technology that granted us the power to s
SOUL OF JEWELLERY
A comprehensive volume celebrating jewellery, featuring a broad range of artistic and intellectual perspectives.
TIMELESS PARIS: CREATIVE SPACES - SAVOIR FAIRE
Written by Montagut, Marin
Artist and designer Marin Montagut takes readers inside twenty of his favorite quintessentially Parisian locations, seemingly untouched by time, that provide rich creative inspiration.
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