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Marimekko: Fabrics, Fashion, architecture edited by Aav Marianne
286pp, 85 b&w illus and 300 colour plates. This title, the catalogue for an exhibition at the Bard Graduate Centre for Studies in the Decorative arts, design and culture in November 2003, is a comprehensive study of Marimekko designs, (fashions and home furnishings), plus an examination of the history of the Marimekko corporation.
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 | The Style sourcebook: The definitive visual directory of fabrics, wallpapers, paints, flooring and tiles by Judith Miller
1998. 416pp, 2300 colour photographs. A comprehensive encyclopedia bringing together more than 2000 samples of fabrics, wallpaper, paint, flooring and tiles from around the world. Organised in the context of decorative style, era by era, each sample is presented with purchasing details.
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The beauty of life: William Morris & the art of design edited by Diane Waggoner
October 2003. 176pp, 80 colour and 40 b&w illus. In this book, William Morris the man, and "the firm" (first Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & company and then Morris and Company) are considered by Pat Kirkham, of the Bard Graduate Center for studies in the decorative arts, design, and culture in New York. British design after Morris is surveyed by Gillian Naylor, an established authority on nineteenth and twentieth century design. And Edward R Bosley, Director of the Gamble House in Pasadena, California, looks at Morris and American Arts and Crafts. These essays frame detailed studies by Diane Waggoner of Morris's stained glass, interior decoration designs and book publishing ventures, and of his successor at Morris & company, J H Dealre. The book draws upon the rich holdings of the Huntington Library, Art collections and botanical gardens in San Marino, California, which with the recent acquisition of a major william Morris collection, including fine printed books and the archive of Morris & company, has become one of the outstanding centres for Morris study in the world.
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| | William Morris and Morris & Co. by Lucia van der Post
Available in October 2003. 96pp, 90 colour illus. Highly readable introduction to the work of one of Britain's most popular designers. This book focuses on its global appeal, showing fabrics, wallpapers and paint colours still in production today. Contains stunning new photography showing Morris designs in contemporary settings. Full of ideas and inspiration for home owners and designers.
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Living with textiles by Elaine Louie
2001. 144pp, 160 colour photographs, 18 colour artworks. This text explores the many different ways in which textiles play a full part in the character of a house or apartment. From colourful, patterned Afghan floor rugs to delicate Japanese silk kimonos. The book reveals the variety of applications to which textiles can be put.
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| | World textiles: A concise history by Mary Schoeser
2003. 224pp, 210 illus, 106 in colour. The history of textiles, more than that of any other artifact, is the history of human ingenuity. specific to every culture, they have nonetheless always been truly global commodities. Silks from China, carpets from Persia, cottons from India, fine tapestries from Flanders, dyes from South America - the ravishing appeal of textiles has long been the motivation for trade between diverse communities.
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Through the thread of time: Southeast Asian textiles. Edited by Jane Puranananda
2004. 181pp., colour illustrations throughout. This colourful and highly illustrated volume on Southeast Asian textiles presents the works of scholars and art historian invited to participate in a unique symposium organized by the Bangkok based James H W Thompson Foundation. The twelve experts from USA, France, Australia, Thailand and theUK who presented papers at the conference have provided a fascinating cross-section of articles on Southeast Asian textiles,their history and their uses.
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 | Art Deco textiles : The French designers by Alain-Rene Hardy
255pp, 316 colour illus. This book contains the widest range of Franch art deco textiles from museum collections and manufacturers' archives. Endless inspiration to designers and students alike. Hardback.
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Art Deco Textiles: The French Designers by Alain-Rene Hardy
256pp, 316 illustrations, 304 in colour. This book provides a complete retrospective of French Art Deco textiles between the two wars, drawn from the fullest of historical sources. By turns sumptuous or minimalist, featuring extravagant floral patterns or simple arrangements of shapes and colours, timelessly classical or celebrating the most recent triumphs of contemporary life, these fabrics will give endless inspiration to designers and collectors, and enthral anyone eager to understand the role textiles played in the evolution of Art Deco. Paperback.
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| | Fabric: The fired earth book of natural texture by Elizabeth Hilliard and Cliff Stafford
2002. 192pp, 80 colour halftones. An approach to fabric involving the exploration of the sensuous and inspirational possibilites of texture for use in home decoration. Fabric is considered in the context of its history and the choice available of contemporary fibres, with practical suggestions for their use.
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Hidden threads of Peru: Q'ero textiles
2002. 160pp, colour illus. The Q'ero is an isolated indigenous community in southern Peru, on the Eastern slopes of the Andes. In the harsh enviroment, a rich and complex textile tradition, the chief artistic expression of the Q'ero people, has endured from pre-hispanic times.
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| | American arts and crafts textiles by Ayers, Hansen, Mcpherson and McPherson
2002. 248pp. This illustrated volume covers the famous American Arts and Crafts style during the period 1900 to 1925. The book focuses exclusively on the subject of American Arts and Crafts textiles.
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Yves Saint Laurent: 5, Avenue Marceau, 75116 Paris, France
2002. 540pp, 500 colour illus. Follows "le grand couturier" through every stage of his preparations for the 2002 spring collections. Also included are never before published quotes for YSL, photographs from his early years and pages from his mother's scrapbook.
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 | The Fabric & Yarn Dyer's Handbook by Tracy Kendall
2001. 160pp, 220 colour illus. Over 100 pages of inspirational recipes for dyeing nd patterning fabric and yarns by leading textile expert. A comprehensive techniques section with detailed easy to follow step by step outlining all the techniques you need o complete the recipes in the book.
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Modern Wallpapers and Wallcoverings by Alice Whately
2002. 160pp, colour illus. This book introduces colour, pattern and texture into your living space. This book is a celebration of the new exuberance in modern interiors, where luxury, texture and originality are key to the design ethos. Covering wallpapers, paint effects, fabrics, tiles and cladding, this beautifully illustrated book reveals the endless creative possibilities that are made possible by the wide variety of unusual finishes and application techniques. With its unique combination of inspirational and practical advice, this book will show you how to update and breathe life into the walls of your home.
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 | Wallpaper in interior decoration by Gill Saunders
160pp, 150 colour & 20 b&w illus. The book charts the rich and varied history of wallpaper, from its modest beginnings in the 16th century as printed lining paper, through the lavish 18th flocks, popular designs of William Morris to the nostalgic reproductions of historic generated limited editions of the 20th century.
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The Royal School of Needlework: art of embroidery : History of style and design by Lanto Synge.
2001. 352pp, 309 colour and 45 b7w illus. A wide ranging history of textiles, in particular the story of embroidery and needlework, The contents range from medieval vestments to domestic tapestries, with the characteristics on the Baroque, Rococo, Neo-Classical and other periods discussed. There are also chapters on oriental textiles.
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 | 5000 years of textiles edited by Jennifer Harris
1999. 320pp, 327 colour illus, 98 b&w illlus. This authoritative survey covers the development of textiles from a huge geographical and chronological range - from China to South America, from Egyptian artefacts of 3000 years BC to contemporary crafts and furnishings.
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World Textiles : A visual guide to traditional techniques by John gillow & Bryan Sentence
1999. 240pp, 551 colour and 227 b&w illus. This work contains an illustration of the whole range of traditional handmade textiles from all corners of the globe. Every aspect of materials and techniques are covered, with summaries of characteristics, making and geographical distribution.
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 | North African textiles by Christopher Spring & Julie Hudson
1995. 144pp, 50 colour and 65 b&w illus. A survey of North African textiles from ancient Egypt to the present day. The book describes the looms used and the spinning and dyeing techniques. It also looks at emboidery, applique, tie dye and passementerie. Exploring the importance of symbols and motifs used in design.
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Textile Design by S Mellor & J Elffers
448pp, 1823 colour illus. 200 years of pattern for printed fabrics arranged by motify, colour, period and design. Strongly recommended. Now Available in paperback for £29.95.
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| | The Pattern Book
96pp, colour illus. A guide for all those who love to use pattern in their homes. The task of choosing which patterns to combine has been made easy with a three way split format, combining one vertical swatch with two horizontal ones to allow experimentation with fabric and wallpaper pattern combinations.
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Art Nouveau with free CD ROM
Paperback. 112pp. This book contains 150 colour pictures.
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 | Batik Patterns with free CD ROM
Paperback. 112pp. this book contains 100 colour pictures
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Japanese Patterns with free CD ROM
Paperback. 120pp, 200 pictures in colour and b&w. Introduction in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese.
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 | Thai textiles by Susan Conway
1992. 192pp. 105 colour and 55 b&w illus. The book begins with an ethnic and historical survey of people in Thailand, their religious and socail traditions, and the role textiles play in allaspects of their lives. The author fully describes the ancient arts of silk and cotton production, spinning, weaving and dyeing as practised in the villages where traditional textile production still flourishes.
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Soft Surfaces: Visual research for artists, architects and designers by J A Juracek
336pp, 1200 illus. This collection of photographs catalogues how hundreds of varieties of textiles, grouped by structure and surface treatment, look up close, and in interior and exterior applications such as window treatments, upholstery, awnings, tents and floor coverings. The accompanying CD-Rom also provides images of the textiles.
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 | Textiles at Temple Newsam - The Roger Warner Collection by Helen Bower
2000. 112pp, numerous colour illus. This book contains illustrations of woven, printed and embroidered textiles. The collection of textiles accumulated by Roger Warner and given by hom over a period of several years from 1985 onwards is kept entirely at Temple Newsam.
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The Victoria and Albert Museum's Textile Collection : Embroidery in Britain from 1200- to 1750
1993. This lavishly illustrated book celebrates early English embroidery with over 120 glorious colour plates. The images are taken from the Victoria and Albert Museum's internationally renowned collection of textiles and their designs.
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 | The Victoria and Albert Museum's Textile Collection. Woven textile design in Britain in 1750.
1994. This superbly illustrated book demonstrates the beauty and diversity of British design for woven textiles from the later 17th to the mid 18th century.
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Traditional Indian textiles by John Gillow & Nicholas Barnard
1993. 160pp, 169 colour, 26 b&w illus. A guide to traditional Indian textiles. It examines the cultural background, the history, the materials and the techniques - weaving, printing, painting and tie-and-dye. This book also gives a region by region account of textile production.
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| | Textiles of the arts and crafts movement by L Parry
1990. 160pp, 153 illus, 50 in colour. This book examines the whole range of arts and crafts textiles, and provides invaluable new information on designers, manufacturers and shops. Paperback.
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Tapestry: A historical sourcebook by B Phillips
2000. 240pp, 200 colour illus, 60 b&w illus. Glossary, bibliography, index. A general history of tapestries and a sourcebook for designers. It also includes advice on how to buy and care for tapestry, and carries a listing of collectors.
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| | Silk, Gold and Silver in Valencia : 258 year with Garin
1997. 127pp. Illustrated throughout in colour. A well researched insight into the roots and development of the silk industry in Valencia during the 19th and 20th centuries. Includes detailed photographs of the fabric designs and a history of the Garin family.
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Pique de provence by Andre-Jean Cabanel
2000. 196pp. This sumptuously illustrated book, from the collection of Andre-Jean Cabanel, is devoted to Provencal quilts from the 18th and 19th centuries. Fench text.
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 | Textile Style by Caroline Clifton-Mogg
2000. 192pp. This text takes the reader beyond normal main street fabric suppliers to find items such as silks, kilims, rugs and quilts that can be used around the home in a context very different form their original purpose. The book provides many decoration possibilities with a unique way of viewing colour.
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Japanese textiles by Anna Jackson
2000. 144pp, 150 colour illus. This volume presents highlights form the Victoria and Albert Museum's extensive collection of Japanese textiles and dress. Ranging from sumptous embroidered kimono and woven actors robes to the indigo-dyed textiles of rural Japan.
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 | Art Nouveau designers at The Paris Salons 1895-1914. Volume VI: Textiles & Leather by Alastair Duncan
396pp, 42 colour & 1,000 b&w illus. The fabric designers of the Art Nouveau style who exhibited at the Paris Salons produced a remarkable oeuvre in printed and woven fabric, silk, lace, embroidery and tapestry. Because of wear and tear, practically none of the approximate 1,200 textile and leatherware pieces illustrated have survived outside museum collections or appeared at auction. A unique source book.
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