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Book Synopsis
A rich and authoritative sourcebook on silk, with more than 600 colour illustrations.

Trade Review
'Luxurious ... any fan of fashion will devour this exquisite volume' - Publishers Weekly

Table of Contents
Introduction

1. Plain and Simple: Plain weave; Satin; Chiffon; Crêpe; Gauze; Stripes and checks; Shot silks. Case Histories

2. Warps and Wefts: Figured gauze; Damasks and satin compounds; Lampas and compound weaves; Brocading; Tapestry weave; Velvet; Carpets with knotted pile; Jacuard woven; Gold and silver threads

3. Twine and Twist, Net, Knot and Knit: Twinning; Twisting and Netting; Knotting; Lace; Knitting and Crochet

4. Paint, Resist and Print: Painting; Freehand paste resist; Resist-dyeing; Tie-dyeing; Resist-dyeing and Batik; Stencilling; Ikat; Block printing; Copper plate printing; Roller printing; Screen printing; Digital printing; Gold and Silver

5. Stitch, Slash, Stamp and Pleat: Embroidery and Appliqué; Stamping; Slashing; Punching and Burning; Watering; Pleating and Smocking

Silk Fibre Fabric and Fashion Victoria and Albert

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    A Hardback by Lesley Ellis Miller, Ana Cabrera Lafuente, Claire Allen-Johnstone

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      Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Publication Date: 07/10/2021
      ISBN13: 9780500480656, 978-0500480656
      ISBN10: 0500480656
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A rich and authoritative sourcebook on silk, with more than 600 colour illustrations.

      Trade Review
      'Luxurious ... any fan of fashion will devour this exquisite volume' - Publishers Weekly

      Table of Contents
      Introduction

      1. Plain and Simple: Plain weave; Satin; Chiffon; Crêpe; Gauze; Stripes and checks; Shot silks. Case Histories

      2. Warps and Wefts: Figured gauze; Damasks and satin compounds; Lampas and compound weaves; Brocading; Tapestry weave; Velvet; Carpets with knotted pile; Jacuard woven; Gold and silver threads

      3. Twine and Twist, Net, Knot and Knit: Twinning; Twisting and Netting; Knotting; Lace; Knitting and Crochet

      4. Paint, Resist and Print: Painting; Freehand paste resist; Resist-dyeing; Tie-dyeing; Resist-dyeing and Batik; Stencilling; Ikat; Block printing; Copper plate printing; Roller printing; Screen printing; Digital printing; Gold and Silver

      5. Stitch, Slash, Stamp and Pleat: Embroidery and Appliqué; Stamping; Slashing; Punching and Burning; Watering; Pleating and Smocking

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