World Textiles : A Sourcebook

Highlights from all nine volumes of the highly successful Fabric Folios series to create the essential single-volume textile and design sourcebook Praise for the Fabric Folios series ''Lovers of textiles are sure to find a place for these reasonably priced books on their shelves ... turning each page is a surprise and a pleasure'' Joss Graham, The World of Interiors ''Fabric Folios are gorgeous designer sourcebooks exploring the variety of colour and pattern in textiles worldwide. Each book is a treasure trove of design and information.'' Traveller Magazine Sales points - Showcases textiles from countries and regions of the world renowned for their rich textile and design heritage - Includes various techniques of production: embroidery, weaving, printing and dyeing - Shows each individual textile in full through a series of detailed photographs, allowing design enthusiasts and experts alike to get close-up and find inspiration for their own work - Each section opens with a brief introduction by an expert in the field to provide a context for appreciating the superb designs

Product details

• Authors: Gina Corrigan, Penelope Dransart, John Gillow, Ann Hecht, Julie Hudson, Sheila Paine, Chloë Sayer, Chris Spring, Diane Waller, Diane Weir Waller, Shelagh Weir, Helen Wolfe
• Publisher: British Museum Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2011
• EAN: 9780714150932
• ISBN: 978-0-7141-5093-2
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 230 mm x 230 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 1400 g
• Series: Fabric Folios; Fabric Folios
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art