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Silk Art Embroidery: A Woman's History of Ornament & Empowerment
Learn the fascinating history of a distinct style of needlework fashionable in Victorian America from approximately 1877 to 1912. Read how it began, learn the techniques used to create it,...
Carpets & Rugs: Every home needs a soft spot
When does a carpet transcend the category of interior accessory to become art? This well-illustrated book features 200 carpets found in behind-the scenes tours of amazing homes around the world....
Vintage Eyewear Style: 1920s-1990s
A comprehensive visual survey of currently available vintage eyewear from the 1920s to the 1990s for anyone who has ever considered owning vintage eyewear. Vintage-eyeglass shop staff and owners were...
Fly Me to the Moon: An Art Quilt Journey
When the Apollo astronauts went to the moon, the whole world watched. When the Fly Me to the Moon art quilt challenge went out, it went global. This book showcases...
Batik: Design, Style & History
Batik - in which a wax-resist is applied before dyeing to form a pattern in negative - has a very special place in the world of textiles. Practised from China...
Animal Embroideries and Patterns: From 19th Century Vienna
This book perfectly complements Embroideries and Patterns from 19th Century Vienna, Serena's first publication concerning the Nowotny Collection. Like its counterpart, Animal Embroideries and Patterns also surveys samplers, motifs and...
Raiki Wara: Long Cloth from Aboriginal Australia and the Torres
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This colourful and informative publication has been released in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name, beginning at the National Gallery of Victoria in September 1998. It surveys the...
Soulful Stitch: Finding creativity in crisis
A thoughtful, meditative guide to the ways creative textile art can soothe and comfort us during challenging times. Renowned British textile artists Cas Holmes and Deena Beverley, each well known...
Dressed: A Philosophy of Clothes
Perfect for readers of Women in Clothes , this beautifully designed philosophical guide to fashion explores art, literature, and film to uncover the hidden meaning of a well-chosen wardrobe. We...
Hmong Story Cloths: Preserving Historical & Cultural Treasures
Hmong story cloths provide a visual documentation of the historical and cultural legacy of the Hmong people from the country of Laos. The Hmong first began making the story cloths...
Contemporary International Tapestry
Tapestries from 40 top international artists representing three generations show the best examples of contemporary approaches to the handwoven art. Featured are more than 50 examples, including full views of...
Fly Me to the Moon: An Art Quilt Journey
When the Apollo astronauts went to the moon, the whole world watched. When the Fly Me to the Moon art quilt challenge went out, it went global. This book showcases...
Carpets & Rugs of Europe & America
Filled with hundreds of gorgeous examples, this book is a comprehensive study of European and American carpets and rugs from the Middle Ages to the present day. The rich and...
Quilts from the Country: Patchwork projects to decorate your home
A seasonal collection of quilts inspired by life in the countryside. With 20 new projects that are suitable for a range of skill levels and include 12 large quilts...
Louise Bourgeois: The Woven Child
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fabric works from the last two decades in the career of legendary artist Louise Bourgeois. "I've always had a fascination with the...
Ottoman Dress and Design in the West: A Visual History of [...]
Ottoman Dress and Design in the West is a richly illustrated exploration of the relationship between West and Near East through the visual culture of dress. Charlotte Jirousek examines the...
Splendor of Antique Rugs and Tapestries
Author: Parviz Nemati Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 410 -- Lavishly illustrated with over 300 opulent full colour photographs -- Expertly written by an experienced authority on the subject --...
Tamara Kostianovsky: Rapacious Beauty
Author: Gonzalo CasalsFormat: Hardback, 229mm x 229mm, 560g, 80 pagesPublished: Hirmer Verlag, Germany, 2022Latinx artist Tamara Kostianovsky began using her discarded clothes as artistic material shortly after immigrating to the...
Early Islamic Textiles from Along the Silk Road
Author: Friedrich SpuhlerFormat: Hardback, 219mm x 276mm, 2290g, 400 pagesPublished: Thames & Hudson Ltd, United Kingdom, 2020The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, holds a spectacular array of ancient textiles that were made...
Tamara Kostianovsky: Rapacious Beauty
Author: Gonzalo CasalsFormat: Hardback, 229mm x 229mm, 560g, 80 pagesPublished: Hirmer Verlag, Germany, 2022Latinx artist Tamara Kostianovsky began using her discarded clothes as artistic material shortly after immigrating to the...
Consumed: A Sister's Story - SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2021
Author: Arifa Akbar Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 256 * SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2021 * 'If her moving, engrossing, elegantly written memoir does not win prizes, there...