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Textiles and Interiors of the Arts & Crafts Movement - 1840132663
The Arts and Crafts Movement embodied the late nineteenth century desire to create beautiful yet functional objects that would improve the lives of craftsmen and their customers alike. Based on writings by aesthetes such as Pugin, Arts and Crafts proponents were nostalgic for the works of ancient artisans, whose creations denoted hard work and craftsmanship, rather than the uniform items being mass-produced at the time. Artists and designers of all kinds were drawn together by these ideals, ...
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Textiles from Burma, James Henry Green Collection - 1588860671
Travelers to Burma over the centuries have recorded the sumptuous textiles produced and worn in great variety by the different people living there. Collectors have brought vivid examples of these textiles back to museums and collections around the world. Textiles from Burma presents the richness of these textiles traditions, illustrated with example from the James Henry Green Collection at Brighton Museum, and from other collections around the world. In essays and case studies by textiles sch...
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The Complete Guide to Collecting Hooked Rugs -Unrolling the Secrets - 076431954X
Pleasing to the eye and gentle on the foot, few can resist the charm of a hand-hooked rug or ignore the fact that the prices of hooked rugs have steadily risen over the past 30 years. Sought after by collectors, antique dealers, rug hookers, textile enthusiasts, folk art lovers, and interior decorators, the rugs documented in this book, complete with over 400 color photos, make it a must-have for all who admire these versatile floor and wall coverings. Dividing the rugs into three age categor...
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The Costume Collector's Companion 1890-1990 - 1854105523
More and more people are discovering an interest in collecting vintage clothes, the costumes and accessories worn by our parents and grandparents. Not only are past fashions an intrinsic part of out social history, but many of the garments are also eminently wearable, either as striking party pieces or as authentic retro additions to a contemporary wardrobe. As second hand costumes become an increasingly common feature of antique fairs and flea markets, and as specialist shops open, there is ...
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Toile - The Storied Fabrics of Europe and America - 0764318918
This comprehensive guide presents the history of toile, from its beginnings in eighteenth century Britain and France through its evolution in nineteenth and twentieth century America. The book includes hundreds of fascinating scenic designs shown in 225 beautiful color photographs. Antique, vintage, and reproduction toile patterns are described with an identification and value guide. The toile patterns are grouped by their distinctive themes: country life, romance, recreation, transportation,...
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Toile de Jouy: Printed Textiles I the Classic French Style - 0500511497
This beautiful book draws on the rich collections of the Musee de la Toile de Jouy to produce the first ever complete history of these textiles. The illustrations include original designs conserved in the museum, exceptional historical examples of clothing and furniture, documents relating to their manufacture and to the founding of the company, and examples of contemporary uses. When printed and painted cottons from India first appeared in France in the 17th century, there was a reaction to ...
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Traditional Indonesian Textiles - 0500278202
The fabrics of Indonesia, at one time the preserve of scholarly enthusiasts, have now won universal popularity, so much so that local names for techniques of resist-dyeing - batik, ikat, plangi and tritik - have been adopted internationally as generic terms. The reverence accorded to textile art on the islands is reflected in every area of production; precision of weave and exquisite patterning are testimony to superlative craftsmanship. Lying at the heart of a vast network of trading routes,...
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Traditional Textiles of Cambodia: Cultural Threads & Material Heritage - 1932476067
The splendid silks and costumes of Cambodia are among the most beautiful in Southeast Asia, but up to now little has been available to identify and explain the essential role of textiles in traditional Cambodian life, society and religious practice. Gillian Green's comprehensive text provides an historical framework aligning the evolution of Cambodian costumes and textiles with events from the Angkorian period onwards. From the sampot worn by both men and women and dance costumes, to temple ...
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Whiting & Davis Purses: The Perfect Mesh - 0764316427
The Whiting & Davis purse is the epitome of the mesh bag. For over one hundred years, these shimmery pieces of splendor have graced the fashionable womans wardrobe. Thanks to designs ranging from abstract Deco patterns to extravagant figurals to sleek gold and silver solids, Whiting & Davis purses are as sought-after for their artistry as for their practicality. This first-ever book devoted solely to Whiting & Davis captures all the charm and splendor of the companys mesh bags, past and prese...
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Women Artists: An Historical, Contemporary and Feminist Bibliography - 0810825597
The focus of Women Artists: An Historical, Contemporary and Feminist Bibliography is on woman's art history, feminist criticism, and feminist theory. It is divided into three sections: general works (books, periodicals, catalogs--with brief annotations), individual artists (arranged by century), and needlework. Entries for individual artists include overview, bibliography (mostly annotated), and key collections holdings the artist's works.
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