National or regional costume / textiles Books
NMSE - Publishing Ltd Highland Style: Fashioning Highland dress, c.
Book SynopsisIdeas about the Scottish Highlands which took hold around the turn of the 19th century remain to the present day – for many people across the world Highland dress, bagpipes and Highland landscapes are the images of Scotland that first spring to mind. National Museums Scotland holds a significant collection of Highland dress and tartan clothing. The aims of Dr Rosie Waine's two-year research project include a survey of the collection and an exploration of how such outfits became an integral part of Scottish identity on a global stage.Table of ContentsForeword by Professor Christopher Breward, Director, National Museums Scotland Foreword by David Grant, William Grant Foundation Introduction by Dr Rosie Waine, National Museums Scotland CHAPTERS 1. Highland dress culture and the national collections 2. The rise and influence of the Highland societyies 3. Designing and trading tartan in Georgian Britain 4. Highland style in Georgian Society Afterword List of sources Index Acknowledgements
£17.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Making Victorian Costumes for Men
Book SynopsisDuring Queen Victoria's long reign there were constant, often subtle, changes to men's clothing in the large, diverse and growing population. This practical book guides you through the male fashions of the time and includes eighteen garments typical of the era. Each project is carefully grounded in historical research, while traditional tailoring techniques are simplified for the modern costume maker. It is an essential handbook that describes fabrics and tools for pattern drafting, tailoring and costume construction, and explains how to get the best results from each. It covers a wide variety of gentleman's attire adaptable for different occupations and social status, including assorted shirts, trousers, breeches, a tailcoat, a jacket, a frockcoat and several waistcoats. There is a full set of patterns for each outfit, along with clear, full colour construction photographs and finally, the author suggests how outfits can be adapted to fit different sizes and characters, and gives practical insights into the making process.Trade ReviewDevilly's historical and practical knowledge is immense, and she demonstrates a respect for historical interpretation, whilst engaging with modern practices and time-saving tips. The attention to detail is impressive. Significantly, she shows an understanding of the industry's requirements absent from other publications, gives thorough and clear guidance and is dedicated to the high-level production of a wide variety of garments. In Making Victorian Costumes for Men, Devilly has succeeded in translating her haptic understanding of the craft into an informative, manageable and enrapturing guide. -- Liz Garland, University of Huddersfield * Studies in Costume and Performance Vol 5, Number 2 *This book provides a clear and detailed look at the construction of the 18 garments as well as helps place them in the wider context of the history of menswear in the Victorian era. This is a wonderful book to add to any person's library who is interested in either recreating these historical garments as a production or personal costume or who is interested in the practical application side of research. -- Grace Cochran Keenan * The Journal of Dress History Vol 5 Issue 2 *
£22.50
Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd Chinese Fans: The Untold Story
Book SynopsisIn China, a fan has traditionally been both a practical object and an artistic work that expresses the owner’s learning or personality. The high-end craftsmanship of Chinese fans, encompassing poetry, calligraphy and painting, has long captivated the West. This sumptuous book, newly translated from the original Korean, showcases 71 examples dating from between the late 18th and 20th centuries. It follows on from the popular volume on European Fans, and the fine objects featured in Chinese Fans are again drawn from the renowned Eurus Collection in South Korea. Also in the series: European Fans, ISBN 9781785514128Trade Review"This sumptuous book, newly translated from the original Korean, showcases 71 examples dating from between the late 18th and 20th centuries." - Antique & Collectors Trader"Authors Hahn Eura EunKyung and Dr HaYoung Joo showcase China’s cultural heritage and history through 71 fans from the Eurus Collection in Seoul." - All About History
£12.71
HarperCollins Publishers Tie & Dye: Colourful clothing, gifts and
Book Synopsis Transform your home and wardrobe with this fresh and modern take on tie-dye. Tie-dye has shaken off its hippie image to become a stylish and iconic look, bringing bright colours, striking patterns and heaps of character to all kinds of clothing and textiles. One of the oldest dyeing techniques, it is also one of the simplest: just a few basic steps produce brilliant and memorable results, with no two pieces exactly alike. This book shows how easy it is to hand-dye your own items at home, with 15 fashion-forward projects, from statement T-shirts, dip-dye shoe-laces and cosmic babygros, to sophisticated shibori tea towels, tropical bunting and retro woven plant hangers. Clear step-by-step instructions and fun, colourful photography demonstrate how to tie, fold, stitch or clamp your fabric for a range of different effects, such as stripes, swirls, fish scales, grid-lines or even rainbows. Then dye, rinse, untie, dry and iron – ready for the big reveal! Including advice on mixing shades, choosing fabrics and washing instructions, tie-dye addict Lizzie King shares all the inspiration you need to create a vibrant kaleidoscope of gifts, garments, homewares and accessories.
£11.69
Prestel Kimono
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£40.00
National Gallery Singapore On the Mat
Book SynopsisExplore the textured aesthetics of Sabah-born artist Yee I-Lann, renowned for her versatile practice featuring photomedia, batik, weaving and video, in a publication that complements the exhibition Yee I- Lann: Mansau-Ansau at Singapore Art Museum. The exhibition presents works by the artist across two decades charting her engagement with topics such as colonial critique, politics and power, and their alternatives in egalitarian forms, language and economies. This publication provides a reflexive and interwoven reading of the concepts and philosophies in Yee's practice through regional and international writers, curators and critics.
£18.70
