Period Style: Oriental styles, Renaissance and Formal styles, Medieval, Colon
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"Following an overview of the textiles industry, fabrics and fibers are discussed, as well as applications for furniture, wall coverings, and other uses." (Book News, February 2008)
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements. Introduction.
PART I: TEXTILES.
Chapter 1: The Textiles Industry, Profession and Careers.
Chapter 2: Sustainable Interior Textiles.
Chapter 3: Natural and Manufactured Fibers.
Chapter 4: Yarns and Fabric Construction.
Chapter 5: Fabric Conversion: Coloring and Finishing.
PART II: TEXTILE APPLICATIONS.
Chapter 6: Textile Specifications, Testing and Labeling.
Chapter 7: Textile Aesthetics.
Chapter 8: Upholstered Furniture and Slipcovers.
Chapter 9: Textile Wallcoverings.
Chapter 10: Window Treatments.
Chapter 11: Linens and Accessories.
Chapter 12: Broadloom Carpeting.
Chapter 13: Hand- and Machine-Made Area Rugs.
PART III: PERIOD STYLES.
Chapter 14: Oriental Styles.
Chapter 15: Formal Traditional Styles.
Chapter 16: Medieval, Colonial and Country Styles.
Chapter 17: Regional and Thematic Styles.
Chapter 18: Modern Styles.
Glossary.
Appendix.
Bibliography.
Index.
