World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques

John Gillow; Bryan Sentance

ISBN 10: 0500282471 / ISBN 13: 9780500282472

Published by Thames & Hudson, 2005

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Book shows general signs of use and handling. May have light wear on the cover or edges and minimal writing or highlighting. Binding remains tight, and pages are clean and readable.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0500282471
• ISBN 13: 9780500282472
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

A complete guide to the whole range of traditional handmade textiles from all corners of the globe.

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. Nonloom and loom-woven textiles, painted and printed, dyed, sewn, embroidered, and embellished techniques are all covered, as well as the materials themselves. From simplethe clothes made of skin or hide in prehistoric timesto complexmaterials elaborately embellished with tasselsworld textiles are both beautiful and beguiling. This unrivaled guide is completed by a glossary, further reading, and information on collections open to the public. 778 illustrations, 551 in color. 778 illustrations, 551 in color

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.