Textile arts and artworks Books

Book SynopsisThe beauty and magic of nature seen through the eye of a needle. Colours of flowers and shapes of plants; bleached grass and golden cornfields at harvest time; spiders webs on the structures of decayed seedheads; a metallic green chafer beetle landing on a deep crimson rose; a shooting star. Beguiling discoveries that are part of the world full of secrets, minute details and the sumptuous colours and textures of nature that lend themselves to their translation into rich embroidery. This embroidered path of the seasons uses hand embroidery in its traditional role of storytelling to share nature's gifts. Each stitch holds the emotion of the moment and keeps a record. The book tells the story of the companionship and healing offered by the seasons during the enforced isolation of the pandemic, and how it enabled the artist to find beauty in solitude.

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Book SynopsisFollow Jenni Smith as she's granted rare access to the Liberty design studio and historic archives, and celebrate the iconic designs that have made Liberty London one of the world's most iconic fabric manufacturers. Liberty London opened in 1875 and has been producing exquisite fabrics and designs for over 140 years. In this book there are 15 projects with a complete fabric design history of Liberty as well as a full colour reference index for every fabric used. Featuring beautiful details of the classic fabric designs produced over the years, each quilt will inspire readers to finally cut into those precious bits of fabric and begin enjoying them in pieced projects of their very own. The hardback book comes in a gorgeous hardcover textured linen slipcase in beautiful Liberty fabric. It's an ideal gift for anyone who is a fan of Liberty or British design. This is the first quilting book to be an official partnership with Liberty.Trade ReviewThis book is a ‘celebration of my passion for Liberty Fabrics,’ with their ‘iconic prints’ and ‘soft texture’ writes the author Jenni Smith, they are ‘cherished friends’. Indeed, Liberty fabrics have been inspiring sewers to create everything from high fashion to household textiles for the last 140 years. I myself have a nostalgia for the scraps of past Liberty prints that I keep in my fabric stash, far too precious to cut into. Included in the book is a chapter detailing the history of liberty fabrics and what makes their design unique. The Liberty company has an archive of 50,000 prints, and it is these that its team of designers use as their source of inspiration when they begin their initial drawings and paintings for a new collection of fabric. Liberty are specialists in printing onto fabric, beginning as they did, when the company was founded, with block printing and later moving on to screen printing and digital printing, as technology evolved. They are world renowned for their print quality and attention to detail, especially given the size, intricacy and delicacy of some of their floral patterns. The small section in the book explaining about the base cloth, details the difference between the famous Tana Lawn fabric with its soft texture and Lasenby fabric, a more substantial 100% cotton, which is perfect for patchwork and quilting. It also explains the name origins of these two fabrics and gives an insight into why stroking Tana Lawn, is a favourite pastime amongst fans of this material. Subsequent chapters are devoted to the 15 patchwork and quilting projects that readers can make. The designs utilize a variety of sewing techniques including appliqué, English Paper Piecing, Foundation Paper Piecing and sewing curves. Each project is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams which include material yardages, how to sew the individual quilt blocks, and how to assemble the blocks into the finished piece. The projects are mostly designed to be machine sewn but hand piecing is an option, and 2 projects are designed to be hand sewn and portable. However, what makes this book unique is its adherence to the exclusive use of Liberty Fabrics, for the design and execution of each of the 15 projects. For me, the inclusion of an index of swatches of the Liberty Fabrics used, including a close-up photograph of the design, and details of its unique name and code, was a complete delight. From the very beginning, my own patchwork and quilting story was nurtured by my love for these wonderful fabrics and with this book I have been inspired to revisit them. -- Lis Tate * The Quilter's Guild *Celebrating 145 years of gorgeous floral prints, author Jenni Smith delves into the history behind the iconic designs that have made Liberty London such a household name. You'll be walked through one decade at a time, with 15 luxurious quilt projects showcasing differe3nt trends and styles from across the years. There is also a full colour reference for all the fabrics used, so you can recreate the projects that inspire you most. * Sew magazine - December 2020 *Liberty, the iconic department store located behind London's Regent Street, has an extensive archive of about 50,000 patterns and its in-house design studio, founded in 1952, continues to create iconic textile designs today, all printed on the finest cloth. Smith was granted rare access to both the studio and archives, and the result is 15 projects with a complete fabric design history of Liberty, as well as a full colour reference index for every fabric used. Reflecting the brand's pedigree, the book is a special object in its own right too, arriving in its own linen slipcase and illustrated throughout with beautiful photography. * Embroidery Magazine *

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Book SynopsisLatinx artist Tamara Kostianovsky began using her discarded clothes as artistic material shortly after immigrating to the United States, addressing cultural and physical displacement, assimilation and identity, and the brutal history of Latin America. Today, these emotionally charged materials coalesce in a post-colonial vision for an ecological future. Tamara Kostianovsky creates sculptures from textiles that address the relationship between landscapes, the body, and violence. This volume highlights distinct bodies of her work including sculptures of butchered carcasses, slayed birds, and severed trees. Built with layers of texture, colour, and emotion, these works dive head-first into the tension between beauty and horror, confronting histories of systemic violence and transforming them into utopian environments.

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Book SynopsisDating back to the fifth millennium BCE, India’s rich and vibrant textile tradition boasts an enormous range of techniques and extraordinary level of artistry. Drawn from one of the world’s finest collections of Indian textiles, this book presents a fascinating overview of centuries of artistic production from every corner of India. Each section examines a different region to reveal its distinct textile traditions, patterns, and processes: Patola silks from Gujarat, brocade lampas preserved in Tibetan temples, mordant resist dyed cottons from Indonesia, embroideries from rural Bengal, and silk saris from Murshidabad. The book also delves into the roles that textiles have played in daily life over the centuries, from household and dowry textiles to devotional pieces and exquisite materials crafted for rich patrons. Each object is photographed from multiple angles and reproduced in meticulous detail. Many of the antique pieces featured here are exceedingly rare, which makes this book an invaluable resource. Gorgeously illustrated, this volume makes a stunning gift for anyone interested in the history and craftmanship of one of the world’s oldest textile traditions.

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Book SynopsisKirsten Toftegaard holds a master's degree in history.She is the head of the fashion and textile collection atDesignmuseum Danmark and the author of the bookMarie Gudme Leth.

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Book SynopsisFrom Pucci's psychedelic patterns to Iuter's skate-inspired prints: how Italian designers have led innovations in textiles throughout the 20th centuryThe dynamic geometrical patterns of Emilio Pucci; the dazzling trompe-l'œil effects of Roberta di Camerino; the pop sensibilities of Gianni Versace and Franco Moschino; the bold street-style prints of Iuter and Sunneithese and countless other innovations have made Italian design a leading force in the history of 20th-century textiles.This volume documents the history of Italian textiles from the beginning of the 20th century through to the present day, exploring their evolution in relation to the dominant styles of various periods. This is a history deeply interwoven with the birth of the totemic Made in Italy'''' concept, as textiles have significantly contributed to Italy's international reputation as a bastion of high-quality fashion and design. Numerous Italian artists, fashion designers, product designe

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Book SynopsisThis fantastic book showcases the prestigious Embroiderers’ Guild’s huge collection of embroidered birds through the ages. Featuring photographs taken especially for the book, items are shown in full along with detailed images that show off the stunning birds at their best.Trade ReviewThis fabulous book highlights some of the exquisite works done using birds as their inspiration. This aesthetic book provides an eye opener into the surprisingly wide-ranging, attractive and interesting embroideries which can be created showcasing birds. Embroidered Treasures: Birds provides a real learning experience allied to the sheer pleasure of viewing the superbly photographed examples Dr Collinge has selected from the Collection. The embroideries range from small mats, sachets and panels through bags, tea cosies and cushion covers to wall hangings, sleeve bands and samplers. * SEW Region Magazine (December 2019) *You'll be amazed by the stunning array of colours inside this book! Sewing enthusiasts will be blown away by the history of the embroiderer's guild and its collection - learn all about the use of metal thread, birds in art and every stitch variation you could possibly think of! * Sew Magazine (December 2018) *Following on from Embroidered Treasures Flowers, which examined floral embroidery, Annette Collinge turns her attention to our feathered friends, selecting examples that intrigue as well as inspire. She highlights pieces from cultures around the world, dating from the 17th century to the modern era - from realist renderings to fanciful interpretations, from practical items to contemporary artworks - and which take in a whole wealth of techniques from Berlin wool work to modern machine embroidery. The Guild was founded in 1906 and since then its collection, now housed at Bucks Co Museum, has grown substantially. This book offers amazing insight into its many riches. * Embroidery, The Textile Art Magazine (Nov/Dec 2018) *Subtitled 'Exquisite Needlework of the Embroiderers' Guild Collection', this book showcases the best embroidered birds from the extensive collection. The embroideries cover a period dating from the 17th century to the present day. From abstract to naturalistic, the variety is wonderful and the book covers many forms of embroidery from crewelwork to contemporary. The imagination, skill and detail in portraying birds will provide much inspiration to everyone interested in this subject. There is a brief history of the Embroiderers' Guild followed by twelve chapters: Monochrome Embroidery; Metal Thread; Applied Materials; Machine Embroidery; Silk Embroidery; Evenweave Backgrounds; Bags; Art; Samplers; Fanciful; Birds From Many Lands and finally Stitches. A short paragraph of text opens each section, with each photographed piece of work having a title such as 'Crewelwork Panel' and descriptive text plus technique, date, place and size highlighted in a box. On some pieces, it also gives the maker's name and who gifted the piece to the collection. All pieces have a EG number. I found the techniques of most interest, but this is not a book of techniques - it merely informs us of the technique used. Work as varied as rug hooking, felt applique and numerous embroidery techniques are included from all over the world. There is some overlap of the chapters, for in Chapter One on Monochrome, you will find Metal Thread and Silk Embroidery even though these have chapters of their own. Almost every manner of bird is to be found. This is a wonderful resource on how birds have been used to inspire embroidery over the centuries. Recommended. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *Way back in January, I reviewed the book, Embroidered Treasures: Flowers, a wonderful compilation of embroidery pieces held by the Embroiderers’ Guild of the UK. Like the Flowers book, Embroidered Treasures: Birds promises to be an exciting and inspiring look at a wide array of embroidery projects from different eras that feature our feathered friends. If you love birds and you love embroidery, and if you’re fascinated by the history of embroidery, you will love having this book in your library! Better yet, it is such a pretty book that it doesn’t need to be consigned to a bookshelf. It’s a perfect “coffee table” book, one that you can pick up and browse through at leisure, gleaning striking bursts of beauty and helpful bits of information every time you meander through it. I’ve had the pleasure of perusing an advanced copy of the book, thanks to Search Press, and it is everything you’d want – beautiful, informative, and inspiring! Throughout the book, you’ll find embroidered birds from a wide spectrum of artistic eras, covering a wide variety of techniques. All sorts of birds populate the book, from stylized birds to realistic renditions of birds in needlework. With each featured embroidery, you’ll find dates, provenance, and all the details of techniques and materials used to create the embroidery. What I love about this new series of books from the Embroiderers’ Guild of the UK is that you can learn much from each book, just by studying the pieces in it. No, it’s not an instructional project book – you won’t learn how to recreate, step-by-step, the embroidery pieces you see. But you will learn a lot about the history and development of embroidery, and you’ll see, at a glance, what kinds of techniques can be used to produce a certain look or style of embroidery. This is very helpful, if you have ideas in mind for a project, but you’re not sure what techniques to use to get the look you want. Soooo…. bird lovers, historical needlework buffs, and general embroidery enthusiasts – this book’s for you! -- Mary Corbet * www.needlenthread.com *I was very keen to read this book being a member of the Embroiderers' Guild for about 25 years and a lover of bird embroideries in particular. The book does not disappoint. Stunning photography enhances every page with information about each piece, the technique, the date and place of origin, together with the actual size of the piece of work. It is pure joy discovering how each piece was formed in a plethora of techniques, including works gathered from across the world across the centuries up to the present-day including birds by the author Dr. Annette Collinge. Techniques are well explained but not in great depth so the book means you can dip into it for short or long spells of reading time. It is perfect to inspire you in making your own work or simply just to enjoy the skill and craftsmanship of the embroideries. As others have commented, it is not a book to tell you step by step how to do it yourself; it is a book to love for its amazing photography and know that it will give you hours of enjoyment by reading it. You cannot fail to be inspired by looking through this book, whether your love is for hand or machine embroidery, mixed media or traditional - this book has it all. Highly recommended. -- Jude Lovatt * Amazon *If you love birds and love embroidery, I highly recommend this book. It’s full of colourful eye candy in the form of quality images, along with interesting and useful text relating to the pieces. It covers a wide range of embroidery techniques and provides inspiration to anyone interested in the subject. It’s a wonderful resource book showing how birds have been used to inspire embroideries over the years. A definite favourite in my collection. -- Gwenda Culkin * Amazon *Beautiful coffee table book, full colour pictures and history of embroidery. Doesn’t have patterns or how to do any of the stitching but love it. -- Ellen Rose Perkins * Amazon *Lovely informative book, well written with excellent photography. -- Diana Connor * Customer review *'Embroidered Treasures - Birds' by Dr. Annette Collinge is truly a treasure to behold. The artwork and skill are absolutely stunning and something I imagine all artists strive to work towards with their own creative work. This book is made on behalf of the Embroiderers' Guild and displays some beautiful examples of the creativity of people through time. It has a large table of contents split into different sections, e.g. on bags, on silk, samplers, metal threads, etc. It also has an index. Each piece has an EG number, a date, size and a few paragraphs about the piece. The pieces range from intermediate to way, way, way advanced! It is a shame there are no mini tutorials in the book, but this is purely showing the historical pieces they have in their collection. I absolutely love the peacock piece on page 23, and the Berlin work Budgerigar on page 90. It gives you so much inspiration when you look at the pieces and how they have included birds in so many different ways. I love the Cockerel Sleeve Band with the two cockerels looking at each other, hand embroidered in bold silk threads. I would highly recommend this book if you enjoy looking at embroidery and are looking for some inspiration - there is a lot to be had from this book. 10/10 -- Kaiserin Maggs * Amazon *I loved the photography in this book and there are some exquisite pieces of work in it. If you want a reference book containing stunning pieces of art, then this is it. It’s also very informative about the history of embroidery and the different techniques used throughout the ages and from around the world. I especially liked the collage owl kit. The page explains how embroidery kits were very popular in the 1970’s and 1980’s and reminded me of my first embroidery project that I completed in the 80’s as a child. If you are unable to attend an exhibition, then this is the next best thing. -- Joanne Gardener * Amazon *This is such an informative book with some stunning photography of many pieces from the Embroidery Guild's collection that feature birds. Each piece is accompanied by information on technique, date of make and the area that it comes from. This is not a technique book that will teach you how to create these wonderful pieces, but certainly such a lot of inspiration here that will encourage you to experiment and find your own project to work on. As a needlecrafter and general crafter this book is right up my street, however it's the type of book to leave readily available as non crafters will find it just as interesting. It was interesting to see my husband, definitely a non crafter, pick the book up for a token flick through and half an hour later he was still engrossed and commenting on the photographs. Love it and will be looking out for more. -- Louise Blackah * Amazon *I have received my embroidered birds’ books. I am so pleased with the look of the covers, which are bright, colourful and eye-catching. The instructions are so clear and helpful that anyone can understand. Also, some are for beginners and you can do more intricate ones as you feel able. Lovely templates too. The birds are done in such beautiful colours, some of which I would never have thought of putting together which is so helpful as I am not good at selecting colours to put together. Great book all round well worth buying. -- Pam Butterfield * Facebook *Table of ContentsHistory of the Embroiderers' Guild and Its Collection Introduction Embroidered in Monochrome The Use of Metal Thread Applied Materials Made by Machine Embroidered in Silk Embroidery on Even-weave Backgrounds Embroidery on Bags Birds as Art Samplers and Samples Fanciful Birds Birds from Many Lands Stitches and More Stitches Index

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Book SynopsisNew title in the Flame Tree Notebook collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, with lined pages, a pocket at the back, two ribbon bookmarks and a solid magnetic flap. Perfect as a gift, or personal choice for notetakers and journal users of all kinds.A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table.

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Book SynopsisNew title in the Flame Tree Sketch Book collection, this luxurious sketch book features beautiful art, high-quality production and the thick paper stock makes it ideal for sketching and drawing.A FLAME TREE SKETCH BOOK. Beautiful and luxurious, the sketch books combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, the thick paper stock makes them ideal for sketching and drawing. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and bookmark ribbons. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table.THE ARTIST. The Royal School of Needlework is known worldwide for exceptional technical tuition in the art of hand embroidery; the conservation and restoration of historic embroidered textiles and prestigious embroidery commissions, created in its Embroidery Studio at Hampton Court Palace. The large Wall of Wool in vibrant rainbow colours is invaluable to the expert studio embroiderers who can use it to match the textiles they are restoring or conserving perfectly.THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.

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Book SynopsisEdinburgh Weavers was one of the most important textile companies of the twentieth century. Alastair Morton, visionary art director of the company, commissioned a remarkable series of textiles from leading British artists, including Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and Elisabeth Frink, as well artist-designers, such as Marion Dorn, Ashley Havinden and Lucienne Day. Morton was also a gifted artist, textile designer and weaver in his own right. This long overdue study traces his wide-ranging career and records the history of Edinburgh Weavers and the glorious textiles it produced. Drawing on the V&A's extensive archive this impressive book features over 300 images of artists' textiles unparalleled in quality and scope and is an invaluable resource.

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Book SynopsisThe best new research on medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a variety of angles and approaches. The essays here take us from the eleventh century, with an exploration of the Bayeux Tapestry, into an examination and reconstruction of an extant thirteenth-century sleeve in France which provides a rare and early example of medieval quilted armour, and finally on to late medieval Sweden and the reconstruction of gilt-leather intarsia coverlets. A study of construction techniques and the evolution of form of gable and French hoods in the late medieval and the early modern periods follows; and the volume also includes a study of the Great Wardrobe under Edward I of England, and what it can tell us about textiles at the time.Table of ContentsPreface Embroidered Beasts: Animals in the Bayeux Tapestry - Gale R. Owen-Crocker The Sleeve from Bussy-Saint-Martin: A Rare Example of Medieval Quilted Armor - Catherine Besson-Lagier The Administration of Cloth and Clothing in the Great Wardrobe of Edward I - Charles Farris Hanging Together: Furnishing Textiles in a Fifteenth-Century Book of Hours - Anne Kirkham Gilt-leather Embroideries from Medieval Sweden and Finland -Amica Sundström and Maria Neijman From Hennin to Hood: An Analysis of the Evolution of the English Hood Compared to the Evolution of the French Hood -Karen Margrethe Høskuldsson

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Book SynopsisFrom rugged Japanese firemen's ceremonial robes and austere rural work-wear to colorful, delicately-patterned cotton kimonos, this lavishly illustrated volume explores Japan's rich tradition of textiles. Textiles are an eloquent form of cultural expression and of great importance in the daily life of a people, as well as in their rituals and ceremonies. The traditional clothing and fabrics featured in this book were made and used in the islands of the Japanese archipelago between the late 18th and the mid 20th century. The Thomas Murray collection featured in this book includes daily dress, work-wear, and festival garb and follows the Arts and Crafts philosophy of the Mingei Movement, which saw that modernization would leave behind traditional art forms such as the hand-made textiles used by country people, farmers, and fisherman. It presents subtly patterned cotton fabrics, often indigo dyed from the main islands of Honshu and Kyushu, along with garments of the more remote islands: the graphic bark cloth, nettle fiber, and fish skin robes of the aboriginal Ainu in Hokkaido and Sakhalin to the north, and the brilliantly colored cotton kimonos of Okinawa to the far south. Numerous examples of these fabrics, photographed in exquisite detail, offer insight into Japan's complex textile history as well as inspiration for today's designers and artists. This volume explores the range and artistry of the country's tradition of fiber arts and is an essential resource for anyone captivated by the Japanese aesthetic.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully concise guide to the luxury fashion house, its heritage and iconic pieces.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“One of the strengths is the inclusion of academic theory, briefly outlined, to explain how developments with fashion occurred…a useful reference, perhaps something of a fashion history primer.”—Dr. Benjamin Linley Wild, The Journal of Dress History

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully concise guide tells the story of the couturier Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel and the luxury fashion brand she founded.

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Book SynopsisThe brainchild of bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, historian Alistair Moffat and artist Andrew Crummy, the Great Tapestry of Scotland is an outstanding celebration of thousands of years of Scottish history and achievement, from the end of the last Ice Age to Dolly the Sheep and Andy Murray’s Wimbledon victory in 2013. This book tells the story of this unique undertaking from its original conception and creation by teams of dedicated stitchers to its grand unveiling at the Scottish Parliament in 2013, its subsequent touring and the creation of its permanent home in the Scottish Borders.Trade Review'[T]his beautiful book follows the journey taken during the creation of this fascinating project' * The Lady *'the definitive book on this fascinating work of collective creativity' * Herald *

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Book SynopsisThe first major publication devoted to weaver and designer Dorothy Liebes, reinstating her as one of the most influential American designers of the twentieth centuryTrade Review“[Dorothy Liebes] has all the elements of a 20th-century design legend, but she isn’t a household name yet. This exhibition, and its handsome accompanying monograph, will surely change that.”—Sarah Archer, T List (newsletter, New York Times T Magazine)“Textile designer Dorothy Liebes emphasized tactility, luminousness, and contrast by combining natural and synthetic fibers in neon shades. . . . [This] book, with essays by seven experts and a comprehensive biographical timeline, accompanies a Liebes retrospective. . . . Ms. Liebes, although underappreciated now, practically blanketed the world with products while battling corporate misogyny. Factories adapted her handwoven samples for mass-market clothing and furnishings, and she lined mansions and offices with sumptuous one-offs.”—Eve M. Kahn, New York Times“Enclosed in a dark green, cloth-covered case binding with an electric lime-colored serif font and aqua-teal end papers (a nod to Liebes’s penchant for analogous colors), a generous selection of lush, full-page close-ups display her weavings in tremendous detail. . . . With thorough and caring scholarship and curation, A Dark, A Light, A Bright feels like a love letter to the path-forging designer.”—Julie Schneider, Hyperallergic

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Book SynopsisFor centuries, the peoples of Sub-Saharan Africa have been producing domestic and professional embroidery to decorate themselves, their families, clients, homes and public spaces. Embroidery is an expression of artistic, personal, family, regional and even political creativity which has played an important role in the social and cultural lives of people throughout the region. It has also reflected economic and political changes over time as well as social, religious and artistic contexts. This is the first reference work to describe the history of embroidery throughout Africa south of the Sahara from the early modern period through to the present. From quilted armour to embroidered caps and leather sandals, it offers an authoritative guide to all the major embroidery traditions of the region and a detailed examination of the material, technical, artistic and design dimensions of the subject.Generously illustrated with 395 images (362 in colour) of clothes, accessoTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Table of Contents Section 1: Background Information 1. Introduction 2. Fibres, threads and ground materials 3. Embroidery tools, techniques and makers 4. Uses, designs and designers Section 2: Historical Embroideries 5. Archaeological and historical evidence for textiles and embroidery 6. Snapshot: Embroidered West African Gowns in the Museum Ulm, Germany 7. Snapshot: An early ‘velvet’ embroidery Section 3: Embroideries from the Sahel 8. Introduction 9. Embroidered men’s trousers from the Sahel 10. Snapshot: Mandinka embroidered garments 11. Embroidery from Mali 12. Snapshot: Kanem-Bornu embroidered garments 13. Snapshot: The Tuaregs and embroidery 14. Snapshot: Wodaabe embroidery 15. Quilted armour from the Sahel Section 4: Embroideries from West Africa 16. Introduction 17. Embroidered garments and caps from Senegal and The Gambia 18. Snapshot: Stitch resist-dyeing from Senegal 19. Snapshot: Two 19th century embroideries from Sierra Leone 20. Liberian embroidery and quilting 21. Embroidery from Burkina Faso 22. Embroidery from Ghana 23. Fante and Fon appliqué flags 24. Embroidery from Togo 25. Hausa embroidery techniques from northern and northwestern Nigeria 26. Embroideries from southern and central Nigeria 27. Nigerian embroidered headwear for men 28. The West African boubou and the north Nigerian babban riga 29. Snapshot: The Queen Amina embroiderers 30. Appliquéd and embroidered garments from Cameroon Section 5: Embroideries from Central Africa 31. Introduction 32. Embroidery, appliqué and patchwork from Congo Kinshasa 33. Kuba cut-pile ‘velvet’ embroidery Section 6: Embroideries from East and Northeast Africa 34. Introduction 35. Snapshot: Embroidered milaya from South Sudan 36. Embroidery from Eritrea 37. Embroidery from Ethiopia 38. Snapshot: Capt. Speedy’s ‘Ethiopian’ caps 39. Snapshot: Appliqué and embroidered bark cloth from Uganda 40. Snapshot: The Savane Kabuye embroidery workshop from Rwanda 41. Snapshot: East African-Omani embroidered caps 42. Snapshot: East and northeast African embroidered leather sandals 43. Snapshot: Some recent embroidery groups in East Africa Section 7: Embroideries from Southern Africa 44. Introduction 45. Embroidery from Madagascar 46. Embroidered bark cloth from Zambia 47. Snapshot: The Rhodesian Tapestry: A history in needlework 48. Embroidery and South Africa 49. Snapshot: Embroidered Tsonga minceka Appendix 1a: List of stitches with drawings Appendix 1b: Alphabetical list of stitches Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisTake up your all-access pass to one of the most dynamic areas of the international fashion industry. Lavishly illustrated and packed with industry insights, The Fashion Show is the must-have guide to showing off a collection.You will learn about: The context of the fashion show and its significance for brands, designers, journalists and others working in the fashion industry; How a fashion show is produced, everything from agreeing a vision to casting the models to setting up backstage; What happens on show day, and how to use the impact of your show.Future fashion designers, fashion marketers, fashion managers, fashion PRs and creative practitioners looking to learn more about this fascinating part of the industry, you are cordially invited to join Gill Stark in the front row of The Fashion Show.Trade ReviewGill Stark has proffered a rather fascinating read for almost any fashion reader… this is a book that has something to offer even the most jaded fashion reader. * NY Journal of Books *Perfect for upcoming fashion designers, [this] is an absolute must if you want to gain more insight into the industry. * London Runway *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: The Evolution of the fashion show Chapter 2: Contemporary contexts of the fashion show Chapter 3: Marketing and communications Chapter 4: Creating a spectacle: planning a fashion show Chapter 5: Show day Chapter 6: After the show The future of the fashion show Bibliography Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisDesign and sew your own gorgeous, unique skirts, with no need for shop-bought patterns. Start by creating your own block and toile using just four body measurements. Then select your skirt shape, add the fittings, fastenings and details you want, and put the whole thing together with ease. With clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions, Jenniffer Taylor (of The Great British Sewing Bee) will show you how to mix and match the design elements you really want to make your perfect garment; choose from A-line, flared, gathered, pencil and pleated shapes, and from pockets, zips, buttons and yokes. The book contains 10 inspiring skirt options to get you started... but it’s your skirt, your way, so fill your wardrobe with an array of gorgeous skirts that fit you perfectly and suit your style!Trade ReviewJenniffer Taylor first flew into my radar when I saw her on The Great British Sewing Bee, and I thought she was amazing. Very much an advocate of the term ‘you size‘ she has since developed a range of hand drafted patterns unique to your very own shape and size. Using just four of your body measurements, with the help of this book you can create a garment that is well fitted and tailored to your body. Like most of us home dressmakers, Jenniffer is self taught, but what she teaches us is that anyone can have a go and make a wearable piece of clothing. She has also ensured that whatever our individual style, our finished piece will fit perfectly and give us confidence that it will look good. From drafting your pattern to the fastenings, everything you need to know is included and helpful tips guarentee a professional finish. This book is a must have for everyone who loves to make their own clothes. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *Draft your block, choose your shape, and customise your own design says Jenniffer Taylor! This brilliantly simple book teaches you exactly how to design and create your own gorgeous skirts, with no need for shopbought patterns. Start by creating your own block and toile using just four-body measurement and then select your skirt shape, add the fittings, fastenings and detailsyou want, and put the whole thing together with ease! With clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions, Jenniffer will show you how to mix and match the design elements you really want to make your perfect garment. Choose from A-line, flared, gathered, pencil and pleated shapes, and from pockets, zips, buttons and yokes. This book contains 10 inspiring skirt options, but remember it’s your skirt, your way! * www.thepatternpages.com *Mix and match design elements to make a perfect garment. The book contains ten skirt options to get you started and fill your wardrobe with gorgeous skirts that fit perfectly and suit your style! * Machine Knitting Monthly *Looking for a totally unique skirt? Well, you're in luck, as this must-have manual by author Jennifer Taylor, of The Great British Sewing Bee fame, shows you how to mix and match elements to create your ultimate garment. Whether you prefer a pleated mini or an A-line maxi, there's something for every style - plus a whole range of options for pockets, zips, buttons and yokes, too. * Sew magazine - December 2020 *Although I have sewn since I was a teenager, I’ve never drafted a pattern. I’m not a conventional shape so always have to tweak patterns and skirts never quite work for me, hence my interest on this book. Skirts are the easiest patterns to draft, ideal for a first go at drafting. At the start of the book there are sections on fabrics, sewing tools and drafting tools. The author then splits the book into three main sections: 1. Constructing the basic skirt block then altering for six variations on shape. 2. Techniques and some extra details. 3. Skirt ‘recipes’, where you can mix up the techniques and details. Taylor makes constructing the block (Americans call it a sloper) very understandable by breaking it down into bite sized steps. Correct body measurements are crucial and she explains how best to take them and where. (E.g. where do you measure for hips and waist? And how should you determine length?) Although I haven’t made a block yet, I’ve read through the instructions, which are very detailed and are easy to understand. Take them slowly and make sure you read through before starting to carry them out. She includes making a toile (practice garment, Americans call this a muslin) and then checking the fit and how to fine tune it. The main reason for making your own blocks is to ensure a nicely fitting garment. The next section shows how to alter the basic skirt shape to create a further five skirt shapes, such as a pencil skirt and a flared skirt. Taylor goes on to explain techniques such as a traditional waistband, facings and zips. Two zip insertions are shown, one is a centred zip. The other is a fly zip which is less common and ignored in many other sewing books. (I’m looking forward to trying it her way.) Invisible/concealed zips are mentioned but not shown. Techniques such as pockets, hems, a back vent and yokes were dealt with before the skirt recipes. There are ten suggested skirt styles, but many of the components can be swapped around, added, taken off etc. So you really have a multitude of variations to personalise your skirt for you. I like Taylor’s approach of using a scaled down/mini mannequin to show the various component shapes and how they make up a skirt. Genius! It’s much easier to understand than using full scale body sized mannequins. The skirts shown have a definite retro vibe, helped perhaps by some unusual fabric combinations. Fabric choice is all important, and most of the fabrics used are mid to heavy weight woven. For me, although my favourites are too short, instructions are there to lengthen them. Would I buy the book? Yes – for the pattern drafting, and components styles, rather than the sewing techniques. I’m excited to get my pattern paper and tackle the jeans style skirt, Bobbie (but longer!) -- M Jones * Amazon Customer Review *Clearly written and illustrated. I'm an experienced dressmaker but would usually only work from a pattern, this book has given me the confidence to make my own block and also inspired me experiment altering my existing patterns. -- Bernadette McGowan * Amazon Customer Review *The opening parts of the book give a comprehensive overview of the equipment needed and terms used in dressmaking. Although I have many years of experience in dressmaking, I have never tried to draft my own pattern and it was this part of the book I was most interested in. I found the instructions for making the basic skirt block easy to follow and then went on to make a toile as the author recommends. I carried on and then made up the toile into a proper garment as the fabric I'd picked was suitable and was very satisfied with it. Although I haven't yet made any of the other styles I have read the instructions and I'm confident I could make them successfully. I particularly liked the suggestions on customising touches such as the pockets and will definitely use these in the future, definitely a worthwhile buy. -- Hilary Guthrie * Amazon Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 How to use this book 8 Getting started 12 Basic sewing kit 12 Dressmaking essentials 15 Drafting tools 16 Fabricology 18 Your body, your block 22 What is a block? 24 What is a toile? 24 What details should I include? 25 Taking your own measurements 26 How to draw out your own block 28 Making a toile and checking the fit 32 Creating your skirt 37 Skirt shapes 38 Basic skirt 40 Pencil skirt 41 A-line skirt 42 Flared skirt 43 Box–pleated skirts 44 Gathered skirts 48 Fastenings & fixtures 52 Traditional waistband 54 Wrapped waistband 56 Facing 58 Zip fastenings 60 Button placket 64 Details & finishings 66 Patch pockets 68 Inseam pocket 70 Yoke 72 Yoke pocket 74 Back vent 78 Hems 80 Putting your skirt together 84 Skirt recipes 88 Monroe 88 Brodie 92 Pattie 96 Cecelia 100 Bobbie 104 Kate 108 Joni 112 Judy 116 Jasmine 120 Grace 124

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Book SynopsisOver the past 30 years, research on archaeological textiles has developed into an important field of scientific study. It has greatly benefitted from interdisciplinary approaches, which combine the application of advanced technological knowledge to ethnographic, textual and experimental investigations. In exploring textiles and textile processing (such as production and exchange) in ancient societies, archaeologists with different types and quality of data have shared their knowledge, thus contributing to well-established methodology. In this book, the papers highlight how researchers have been challenged to adapt or modify these traditional and more recently developed analytical methods to enable extraction of comparable data from often recalcitrant assemblages. Furthermore, they have applied new perspectives and approaches to extend the focus on less investigated aspects and artefacts.The chapters embrace a broad geographical and chronological area, ranging from South America and Europe to Africa, and from the 11th millennium BC to the 1st millennium AD. Methodological considerations are explored through the medium of three different themes focusing on tools, textiles and fibres, and culture and identity. This volume constitutes a reflection on the status of current methodology and its applicability within the wider textile field. Moreover, it drives forward the methodological debates around textile research to generate new and stimulating conversations about the future of textile archaeology.Table of ContentsList of Contributors and Editors Preface Ian Shaw Ancient tools and textiles: Thinking outside the box Gabriella Longhitano, Sarah Hitchens, Alistair Dickey and Margarita Gleba Part I: Application of Analytical Techniques on Tools 1. Preliminary remarks on some wear traces on Egyptian and Levantine textile tools Chiara Spinazzi-Lucchesi 2. Visible tools, invisible craft: an analysis of textile tools in Iron Age Cornwall Lewis Ferrero 3. Tools and their products: spindle whorls decorated by yarn impressions from Iron Age Donja Dolina in Northern Bosnia and Herzegovina Julia Kramberger 4. Shears in the ancient world: A comparison between the Iberian culture of southern Spain and Roman culture in northern Italy Patricia Rosell Garrido and Fabio Spagiari Part II: Application of Analytical Techniques on Textiles and Fibres 5. Early fibre production in the west coast of South America: The case of plant-fibre technology of the south coast of Peru Camila Alday 6. Humans, wool textiles, chronology and provenance: a case study from the Orenburg region in the southern Urals, Russia Natalia Shishlina, Olga Orfinskaya, Daria Kiseleva, Anna Mamonova, Lidia Kuptsova, and Tomasz Goslar 7. Using textiles to reconstruct looms: burial shrouds from Deir el-Banat (Fayum, Egypt) Olga Orfinsaya and Darya Klyuchnikova 8. EDS analysis of Neolithic to Early Dynastic Egyptian woven cloth in the Bolton Museum collection Alistair Dickey 9. A post-excavation study using the archaeothanatological approach to determine the possibility of wrapping in Early Bronze Age burials Eleanor James Part III: Cultural and Personal Identity 10. Beyond textile production: What textile tools can tell us about networks of craftspeople and cultural identity Gabriella Longhitano 11. Textiles and human needs. A discussion of textile production in the Hallstatt Culture Karina Grömer 12. Textile tools and textiles from the ninth–eighth century BC necropolis of Incoronata (Basilicata, Italy): Evidence for culture, status and specialisation in south Italian indigenous community Francesco Meo 13. Translating sailcloth into raw materials, land, and labour Lise Bender Jørgensen Afterword Lin Foxhall

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Book SynopsisA leading authority on the Bayeux Tapestry examines the work "frame by frame" in this profusely illustrated and annotated volume. The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most extraordinary artefacts to survive from the eleventh century: a fragile web of woollen thread on linen, its brilliant colours undimmed after nearly a thousand years. The events of the years 1064 to 1066 surrounding the contested accession to the English throne of William, Duke of Normandy are so vividly portrayed that you can almost watch the artists' minds at work as they created it. This beautiful full-colour reproduction of the entire Tapestry includes a detailed commentary alongside each episode, so you can follow the story blow by blow.Trade Review[A] strikingly illustrated book, which reproduces in colour every centimetre of the surviving embroidery. [...] Admirably balanced and informed. * SUNDAY TIMES *[An] extremely valuable volume. [...] To be valued as both a survey of work on the tapestry and an extremely well presented and coherent analysis of a medieval masterpiece. * TOEBI Newsletter *A magnificently illustrated book, and as such is extremely practical for study, teaching and happy browsing. * FINDS RESEARCH GROUP *[Presents] a new slant, particularly the in-depth analysis of the tapestry's indebtedness to Scandinavia's weaponry, ships, and buildings. Recommended. * CHOICE *Possibly the most authoritative of the many books spawned by the Tapestry. * HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW *Handsome and very reasonably priced. Clearly aimed at the student and the general reader rather than at the specialist, it would be an attractive purchase for all three. * ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW *A very interesting and informative book. * HOBILAR *

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Book SynopsisCan corporate history be art? This question can only be asked if one is not familiar with the fascinating long-term project by the Chinese artist Xiaowen Zhu. Anyone who has experienced Oriental Silk will answer this question with a clear “yes.” The project’s title is also the name of a company founded in Los Angeles in the early 1970s. Specialising in trading and distributing silks, it was headed for decades by Kenneth Wong and his family. Through her multi-sensory works Zhu opens up a multifaceted view of a firm that is distinguished, like its silk products, through its own haptics, style, colours, and values. The people, places, and stories that make up the phenomenon of Oriental Silk form a fascinating, vivid tapestry in which the past and present, art and life, are closely interwoven.

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Book SynopsisGathered over the course of four decades, the Thomas Murray collection of Indonesian textiles is one of the most important in the world. The objects comprise ritual clothing and ceremonial cloths that tell us much about the traditions of pre-Islamic Indonesian cultures, as well as the influences of regional trade with China, India, the Arab world, and Europe. As with the earlier volume, Textiles of Japan (Prestel, 2018), the book focuses on some of the finest cloths to come out of the archipelago, presenting each object with impeccable photographs. Geographically arranged, this volume pays particular attention to textiles from the Batak and the Lampung region of Sumatra, the Dayak of Borneo, and the Toraja of Sulawesi, as well as rare textiles from Sumba, Timor and other islands. Readers will learn about the intricate traditions of dyeing, weaving, and beading techniques that have been practiced for centuries. Original texts by international experts offer historical context, unspool the mysteries behind ancient iconography, and provide new insights into dating and provenance. At once opulent and scholarly, this book arrives at a moment of growing interest in Southeast Asian culture and carries the imprimatur of one of the art world's leading collectors. Contributors: Lorraine Aragon, Joanna Barrkman, Chris Buckley, Kristal Hale, Valerie Hector, Janet Alison Hoskins, Itie van Hout, Eric Kjellgren, Fiona Kerlogue, Brigitte Khan Majlis, Robyn Maxwell, Thomas Murray, and Sandra Sardjono.

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Book SynopsisMarylène Madou was established in Belgium early 2017, launching the brand with a successful collection of printed scarves and today print still is the ultimate starting point in each collection. Every textile print is created in-house by the designer herself, exclusively using her own original paintings and digital illustrations.Marylène Madou: Prints & Patterns provides an overview of Marylène's most distinguishing print designs and patterns, a treat for print admirers and textile enthusiasts worldwide with Italy, the UK, and the Benelux being the largest sourcing countries for the materials. For the manufacturing of her ready-to-wear, she is in a unique position, working with a local atelier in Belgium. A collection of both highly detailed and more stylized prints, highlighting Marylène's multidisciplinary design process, covering more than 190 pages, divided into 5 chapters. Marylène Madou: Prints & Patterns is printed on high-end paper, with a recognisable print all over the cover. The holographic pink foil makes the title stand out among the crowd.Text in English and French.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“In this beautiful book, Amy de la Haye…explores the long history of the rose in fashion, from Ancient Egypt, where fresh roses were worn as accessories, to modern catwalks.”—Ciara Dossett, Daily Mail“This book is astonishing in its breadth, presenting both a valuable reference point for anyone interested in the enduring appeal and power of the rose, and an excellent resource for students and designers alike.”—Ellen Sampson, Journal of Dress History

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Book SynopsisBrimming with over 300 botanical motifs, this wonderful resource will provide inspiration and instructions for embroidery artists and flower ladies everywhere. This collection features designs including flowers, ferns, succulents, leaves, bees and garden scenes. The books includes basic embroidery instruction for stitches and transferring designs onto fabric. Original designs and clear instructions make this book a must have for any embroidery enthusiast's library. Trade Review"Little touches, not major statements, are the essence of this book. And what a beauty it is. Tiny projects you can finish in moments, which will leave you feeling like you've been sitting in the parlour with the Bronte sisters for an afternoon!" * Thrive Magazine *Table of ContentsRoses Orchids & Chrysanthemums Spring Flowers Summer Flowers Autumn & Winter Flowers Flower Branches Fruit Trees Herbs Wild Flowers & Mushrooms Cacti & Succulents Tropical Plants Foliage Plants Aquatic Plants English Garden Project Inspiration Gallery Tools & Materials Getting Started Embroidery Stitch Guide How to Use This Book Thread Conversion Chart Motifs & Templates

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Book SynopsisGillian Vogelsang-Eastwood is Director of the Textile Research Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands.Willem Vogelsang is former Deputy Director of the International Institute for Asian Studies, Leiden, The Netherlands.

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Book SynopsisA practical and inspirational book to learn how to develop a variety of textile techniques from personal visual sources. This book teaches you how to develop a diverse range of textile surface design techniques from personal visual inspiration sources, and apply them to your projects. Discover an assortment of traditional and unconventional methods, from smocking to soldering, through projects such as fashion and interiors items and textile art. The book encourages you to explore visual sources to discover their potential for imagery, texture, structure and manipulation, supporting you in the development and creation of your own unique pieces. Learn how to explore alternative possibilities, manipulate existing textile surfaces or create new ones. Whether you are a student, experienced artist or maker looking for new inspiration and techniques, this is an essential practical book.Trade Review[T]his is an exceedingly useful book that is well presented, with plenty of inspiring images of results you can achieve. * Textile Fibre Forum *Table of ContentsIntroduction Visual Research Repeat Structures Building Surfaces From Scratch Decorating Existing Surfaces Manipulating Surfaces Through Stitch Deconstructing and Disrupting Surfaces Trims and Edges Suppliers Gallery About the Authors Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisBound in real Murray of Atholl Ancient tartan cloth supplied with the authority of Kinloch Anderson, this hardback notebook is 21 x 13cm, with 192 pages - each spread has left blank, right ruled. Has stained edges, ribbon marker, bookmark and inner note holder. Eight perforated end leaves and expandable inner note holder. Each includes a removable booklet and bookmark giving information on the specific tartan used for the binding. With 192 pages, acid-free threadsewn, 80 gsm cream shade pages, with round-cornered cover and bookblock corners, and a matching elastic closure. The tartan cloth is supplied by and produced with the authority of Kinloch Anderson who are tailors and kiltmakers in Edinburgh.

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Book SynopsisBound in Stewart Modern Camel tartan cloth made in British mills, this large hardback notebook is 21 x 13cm, with 192 pages - each spread has left blank, right ruled. Has stained edges, ribbon marker, bookmark and inner note holder. Eight perforated end leaves and expandable inner note holder. Each includes a removable booklet and bookmark giving information on the specific tartan used for the binding. With 192 pages, acid-free threadsewn, 80 gsm cream shade pages, with round-cornered cover and bookblock corners, and a matching elastic closure. The tartan cloth is supplied by and produced with the authority of Kinloch Anderson who are tailors and kiltmakers in Edinburgh.

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Book SynopsisLavish photography and groundbreaking texts unlock the magic of the island cultures of Indonesia, Malaysia, and East Timor through examples of textiles, sculpture, and metalwork from this prestigious collection.

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Book SynopsisSusan Kay-Williams is the Chief Executive of the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court. She has a long-term interest in textiles and was introduced to dyeing on a one-day workshop in the 1980s. Susan is constantly in demand as a speaker, especially for NADFAS in the UK, and internationally in the US and Japan. She is a fellow of the RSA.Trade ReviewThe Story of Colour in Textiles is an introduction to a broad, diverse and fascinating subject of how and why people dyed textiles. A fresh review of this topic, this book brings previous scholars' work to light again, alongside new discoveries and research. * Embroidery *A detailed and fascinating history of the dyeing of fabric and yarn, this is a great book for textiles students, history lovers and anybody interested in dyeing processes and history. Its subtitle is Imperial Purple to Denim Blue, which is a fabulously concise and intriguing description of the journey dyeing has taken over the centuries. The book looks at the symbolism of colour through the ages, the many natural dye sources and their origins and the impact of synthetic dyes on the textile industry. * Inside Crochet *The book covers an impressive range of material; The Arnolfini Marriage, the emergence of meanings in colour, The Plictho, selvedge colours and hierarchies of dyers are all clearly discussed... The Story of Colour in Textiles is well-researched and readable. It is engaging...has good colour reproduction, and satisfyingly extensive references at the end of each chapter. A great book for both the casual and the academic reader, it merits being kept for reference. I thoroughly recommend it. -- Lorna Lindfield, Avon Guild * Journal for Weavers, Spinners & Dyers *Aimed equally at textile student and the craft dyer, [The Story of Colour in Textiles] is full of fascinating information for anyone interested in the history of decorative arts . . . For anyone who works with fabric, this is a very interesting read and an ideal way to gain an overview of fabric dyeing and its lengthy history. * Creative Life Magazine *This beautifully presented book with its superb illustrations will be greatly enjoyed and appreciated by all those with an interest in textiles and embroidery. As we follow the history of colour and dyeing from pre-history to the present day it is interwoven with politics, religion, social standing, wealth, trade, fashion and the exciting developments and challenges that came with the arrival of synthetic dyestuffs. It is a fascinating story on a subject that is part of our everyday life. * NADFAS Review *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Introduction Chapter one: Fragments and glimpses - dyes from pre history Chapter two: The Dark Ages - surprising colour Chapter three: New skills, burgeoning trade - the Middle Ages Chapter four: Broadening horizons - the sixteenth century Chapter five: Mystery, art and science - the seventeenth century Chapter six: Analysis, understanding and invention - the eighteenth century Chapter seven: Ryots, rewards and handsome colours - the nineteenth century Chapter eight: A hundred yellows - the twentieth and twenty-first centuries References Photo credits Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe hugely accomplished textile artist Jean Draper gives an invaluable guide to designing and working with pattern in textile art. Jean goes back to basics with simple dots and lines, demonstrating how even basic squares, circles and triangles can have a stunning impact in stitch and textiles. She provides practical and simple instructions for developing and experimenting with pattern, using grids, symmetry, rotation and repeats. Jean draws inspiration from patterns around the world, from West African Kente Cloth to the Gee’s Bend quilts of Alabama. There are instructions on creating bands and borders, strip patchwork and strip piecing, plus an extended study of Banjara stitched textiles. Natural patterns from plants and flowers also offer exciting opportunities for stitch, and Jean explores important design emblems such a the Tree of Life alongside other stitched flower forms. Finally, the ornamentation of the body provides many unique and striking ways to interpret the human form in stitch. Pattern is everywhere and can be used to stunning effect, taking your textile art to the next level. This fascinating and exciting guide brings together inspiration, design methods and stitching techniques to help you develop truly great textile art.Trade Review‘An enlightening read for crafters and non-crafters alike.' -- Sew * Book Review *‘A fantastic resource for people who love to get on with making, especially those with an interest in creating rich surfaces and taking their work into three-dimensions using textiles and mixed media.' -- Embroidery * Book Review *

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