5,000 Years of Textiles

Explore the rich history of textiles with "5,000 Years of Textiles". Covering 5 millennia of fabrics and techniques, this comprehensive guide offers insights into the cultural, social, and economic impact of textiles around the world. Experience the evolution of this ancient art form and discover the innovative potential of textiles in today's society.

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Author: Harris, Jennifer

Brand: Brand: Smithsonian Books

Edition: Reprint

Number Of Pages: 320

Addtional Details: 5,000 Years of Textiles is an authoritative reference and a visual delight, with examples from the Far East to the Americas, from Africa to Scandinavia, and from Egyptian artifacts dating from 3000 BC to the most up-to-date modern craftwork and furnishings. The new coffee table format is larger (8 1/2 x 10 3/4), and more beautiful than before. The book includes an expert guide to nine fundamental textile techniques, from rug weaving and tapestry to felt and bark cloth. Each is clearly explained, using line drawings and close-up color details from actual textiles, to show how people from many different traditions have made and decorated cloth through the centuries. The breathtaking wealth of illustrations drawn from major collections all over the world includes costumes, period interiors, archival photographs, and a vast range of fabrics, from the simplest handwoven cloths to sumptuous brocades and exquisite embroidery.

EAN: 9781588343079

Release Date: 15-03-2011

Languages: English

Binding: Paperback