{"product_id":"the-textile-book-9781859735077","title":"The Textile Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTextiles are central to our lives and are at the heart of the world's largest industries. In recent years there has been a dynamic shift in attitudes toward textiles, fuelled in part by explosive developments in technology. While textiles have always retained roots in craft and industry, the discipline now embraces a much wider range of practices. Innovations in the industry demand a fresh approach to the subject, which this comprehensive introduction ably supplies. Taking as their starting point the very meaning of textiles, Gale and Kaur go on to show the astonishing range of opportunities for careers in the field, from the creative (artists, craftspeople and designers) to the social and industrial, to the commercial and associated practices (buyers, journalists, researchers and scientists). The Textile Book takes us behind the scenes with professionals to reveal what various jobs involve, what influences decision makers, and how their decisions affect what we buy next season. What happens to clothes before they reach the shops? What determines the 'must have' item? How can recycled bottles be transformed into silk-like yarns? These and many other questions are explored to show the diversity that makes up the contemporary global textile scene. Woven, printed, embroidered, knitted -- textiles are pivotal to the everyday experience of people in all parts of the world. This wide-ranging and informative book conveys the excitement and new challenges textiles represent and is essential reading for anyone working with, studying or simply interested in textiles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Although the authors planned this book as a text\/reference book, I recommend reading every page ... a valuable authority that provides an historical and global view of the past, present, and future of textiles.' Handwoven  'Essential reading for anyone considering a career in textiles.' Embroidery Magazine  'The Textile book takes a compelling and very broad look at a myriad of aspects of fabrics and the humans using them...the authors seem to have tapped not only solid history, but a good deal of the most up-to-date information, including 'smart fabrics'...this subject, and its treatment in this book, is food for a lot of thought, discussion, and research.' Costume Journal  'Those studying textiles and the general public should find this book very useful.' Choice  'Upper division or graduate students as well as professionals in our field would certainly benefit from the content information of The Textile Book. More importantly, those in the textile community who read it, will be encouraged to engage in broad discourse that the subject deserves in order to better ensure the subject's future as an academic discipline.' Nancy Lyons, South Dakota State University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents  Preface vii  Part I Overviews  1What is Textiles?1  This Book3  2The Cultural Place of Textiles7  Gentility and Gender7  The Inner Spirit13  Capitalism and Communism16  Lifestyle23  3Perceptions of Fabric30  New Fabrics, New Aesthetics31  Fundamental Skills and the Evolution of Textile Practice33  The Influence of Skill35     The Influence of Science and Engineering38  Re-evaluation42  Part II The Creative  4The Textile Designer45  Design Practice49  Global Comparisons of Textile Design53  Futures61    5The Designer-Maker63  The Origins of Designer-Makers66  Employment67  Market68  Business71  Case Study: Lindsay Bloxam75  Personal Issues76  Establishing a Business78  Selling Stuff80  The Broader View82  6The Craftsperson85  Comparing Makers89  The Importance of Process-Led Practice93  A Role in the Modern World94  The Appeal of the Handmade98  Supporting Organizations99  7The Textile Artist102  Textile Art, Craft or Design?104  The Reason of Textile Art108  Issues of Content111  Ownership115  Part III The Social and Industrial Context  8Global Textile Traditions119  Regional Exchanges120  Patronage123  Ritual, Symbolism and Stories125  Weave127  Embroidery129  Print and Dye131  Contemporary Uses of Traditional Textiles134  Recent Textile Traditions136  9Ecology139  Pollution, Politics and Ecology139  The Role of Organizations and Agencies143  Government Policies and Organizations148  Eco or Green Design153  Case Study: Corporate Environmental Policies157  10Industry161  The Industrial Story162  Power and Influence170  The Future174  11The Role of Trends and Forecasting180  The Textile Industries and Forecasting183  The Forecasting Gurus and their Roles188  Part IV Related Disciplines and Studies  12The Buyer194  The Buyers Role195  Issues Affecting Buying Decisions196  Buying Textiles and Design-Led Textile Products200  The Suppliers Concerns203  International Issues204    The Future207    13Journalism212  The Media Industry212  Lifestyle and Textile Journalism215  Courting Fame220  The Internet223  14Science226  A Scientific History227  The Basics230  The Science Design Gap233  The Stuff of Fiction236  Future Issues241  15Research245  Archaeology and Anthropology245  Textiles, Cultural Identity and the Culture Industry  250  Museums and Collections255  Contemporary Textiles and Critical Studies  259  Bibliography263  Index27","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020755861847,"sku":"9781859735077","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781859735077.jpg?v=1750784299","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-textile-book-9781859735077","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}