Silk reveals a breathtaking selection of fabric and fiber dating from antiquity to the early twenty-first century. Structured by technique, this outstanding new survey draws on the exceptional collections of Londonās Victoria and Albert Museum and shows the nest aesthetic and technical achievements of artisans, designers, and manufacturers.
From dyeing to weaving and crochet to embroidery, this is a magnificent visual exploration of methods used over the centuries. From historic treasures in China and South America to nineteenth-century European International Exhibitions of art and industry, and more recently, designersā catwalk collections from the fashion capitals of America, Asia, and Europe, including pieces by Dior, Balenciaga, and McQueen, here is the ultimate compendium of silk, presented in a luxurious real-cloth binding.
Silk is the authoritative sourcebook, exploring methods and traditions across the history and geography of silk production, and celebrating the ingenuity and skill of designers and makers. Ā
This book title, Silk (Fiber, Fabric, and Fashion), ISBN: 9780500480656, by Lesley Ellis Miller, Ana Cabrera Lafuente, Claire Allen-Johnstone, published by Thames & Hudson (November 17, 2020) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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