World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques by Gillow, John

World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques

The history of the world can be read in textiles: the rise of civilizations and the fall...
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Author: John Gillow
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World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques by Gillow, John

World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques

CHF 49.63

World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques

CHF 49.63
Author: John Gillow
Format: Paperback
Language: English
The history of the world can be read in textiles: the rise of civilizations and the fall of empires are woven into their warp and weft along with the great stories of conquest, religion, and trade. The legacy of textile design, form, and pattern that has resulted from this global endowment can be seen here in all its spectacular richness. Eight sections cover every aspect of materials and techniques, each giving a succinct summary of characteristics, production, and geographical distribution, accompanied by hundreds of color illustrations and drawings. Nonloom and loom-woven textiles, painted and printed, dyed, sewn, embroidered, and embellished techniques are all covered, as well as the materials themselves. From simplethe clothes made of skin or hide in prehistoric timesto complexmaterials elaborately embellished with tasselsworld textiles are both beautiful and beguiling. This unrivaled guide is completed by a glossary, further reading, and information on collections open to the public. 778 illustrations, 551 in color.

Author: John Gillow, Bryan Sentance
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 02/17/2005
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.79lbs
Size: 11.08h x 9.48w x 0.66d
ISBN: 9780500282472


Review Citation(s):
Kliatt 03/01/2005 pg. 43

About the Author
Gillow, John: - John Gillow has spent over three decades studying, collecting, and lecturing on textiles. His other books include Textiles of the Islamic World and Indian Textiles.Sentance, Bryan: - Bryan Sentance is an inveterate traveler and educator in the field of arts and crafts.

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