World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques (2009)
The history of the world can be read in textiles: the rise of civilizations and the fall of empires are woven into their warp and weft along with the great stories of conquest, religion, and trade. The legacy of textile design, form, and pattern that has resulted from this global endowment can be seen here in all its spectacular richness. Eight sections cover every aspect of materials and techniques, each giving a succinct summary of characteristics, production, and geographical distribution, accompanied by hundreds of color illustrations and drawings. Non-loom and loom-woven textiles, painted and printed, dyed, sewn, embroidered, and embellished techniques are all covered, as well as the materials themselves. From simple clothes made of skin or hide in prehistoric times to complex materials elaborately embellished with tassels, world textiles are both beautiful and beguiling. This unrivaled guide is completed by a glossary, further reading, and information on collections open to the public
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Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Materials
2. Non-loom textiles
3. Loom-woven textiles
4. Painted and printed textiles
5. Dyes
6. Sewing
7. Embroidery
8. Embellishment
About the author
About the author
John Gillow has spent over three decades studying, collecting, and lecturing on textiles. His other books include Textiles of the Islamic World and Indian Textiles.
Bryan Sentance is an inveterate traveler and educator in the field of arts and crafts.
External links
External links
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