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World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques - Hardcover

Gillow, John; Sentance, Bryan

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Synopsis

The history of the world can be read in textiles: the rise of civilizations and the fall of empires are woven into them, along with the great stories of conquest, religion, and trade. This comprehensive guide devotes eight sections to materials and techniques, translating the complex universe of textiles into over 100 succinct double-page spreads, each with a thorough summary of characteristics and geographical distributions.

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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.

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"'Generously illustrated and engaging... excellent' - The World of Interiors; 'Extremely valuable... I would recommend it unconditionally' - Hali"

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9780500282472: World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques

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ISBN 10:  0500282471 ISBN 13:  9780500282472
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 2005
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