Author: Victoria and Albert MuseumPublisher: Abbeville Press
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The Victoria & Albert Museum's Textile Collection
Author: Victoria and Albert MuseumPublisher: Abbeville Press
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The Victoria & Albert Museum's Textile Collection
Author: Valerie D. MendesPublisher: Abbeville Press
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
This museum has the world's greatest collection of 20th century British fabrics. Advanced design was the basis upon which the fabrics were selected and they were acquired at, or just after, the date of manufacture.
The Fabric of India
Author: Rosemary CrillPublisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
ISBN: 9781851778539
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Published to accompany the exhibition The Fabric of India at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, from 3 October 2015 to 10 January 2016"--Title page verso.
Chinese Textiles
Author: Verity WilsonPublisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Every Chinese textile tells a story, and this book tells many stories of Chinese life and legend through the sumptuous textiles that adorn its pages. Breathtaking in workmanship, colour and design, they were made for a purpose, and it is those created for celebrations that dominate the selection in this book. As well as dealing with technique and influence, Wilson tells the story of each piece - why it was made and for whom - and introduces us to a galaxy of characters from China's history and legend. The superb photography allows us to see how richly these textiles reflect the culture from which they come.
Textiles and Fashion
Author: Rose SinclairPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0857095617
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 895
Book Description
This major textbook is designed for students studying textiles and fashion at higher and undergraduate level, as well as those needing a comprehensive and authoritative overview of textile materials and processes. The first part of the book reviews the main types of natural and synthetic fibres and their properties. Part two provides a systematic review of the key processes involved first in converting fibres into yarns and then transforming yarns into fabrics. Part three discusses the range of range of finishing techniques for fabrics. The final part of the book looks specifically at the transformation of fabric into apparel, from design and manufacture to marketing. With contributions from leading experts in their fields, this major book provides the definitive one-volume guide to textile manufacture. - Provides comprehensive coverage of the types and properties of textile fibres to yarn and fabric manufacture, fabric finishing, apparel production and fashion - Focused on the needs of college and undergraduate students studying textiles or fashion courses - Each chapter ends with a summary to emphasise key points, a comprehensive self-review section, and project ideas are also provided
Textiles
Author: Jennifer HarrisA Lady of Fashion
Author: Barbara JohnsonPublisher: W W Norton & Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9780500014196
Category : Clothing and dress
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Here is a unique window into 18th-century English life, into a privileged world of fashion, country houses, and travel as it was experienced and recorded by Barbara Johnson. 122 illustrations, 93 in color.
Indian Textile Patterns and Techniques
Author: Avalon FotheringhamPublisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0500480427
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This vibrant volume showcases a stunning collection of Indian textiles from the V&A, and explores in depth their history, production techniques, and designs. Textiles have a long and distinguished history on the Indian subcontinent, from the dazzling woven silks worn by royalty to the simple block-printed patterns worn by the masses. Drawing from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s world-class collection, this beautiful and informative reference features breathtaking and varied textile designs, techniques, and colors. Each piece is examined in detail through close-up shots of the fabric and patterns, and demonstrates different weaving techniques, allowing readers to see precisely how the textile was made. Divided into three chapters by pattern style—“Floral,” “Figurative,” and “Geometric”—each chapter comprises an introduction to the style’s history along with its intended use. This authoritative volume overflows with distinctive colors and patterns to inspire and inform the reader about the history of Indian textiles and patterns, their intended use, and the methods by which they were made.
The Victoria and Albert Museum's Textile Collection
Author: Victoria and Albert Museum (London)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Indian Ikat Textiles
Author: Rosemary CrillPublisher: V&a Publications
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
This volume deals in depth with Indian textiles in the ikat technique. It is based on the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection of ikats from all over India, many of which date from the mid-19th century, and represent aspects of weaving and dyeing that no longer survive in their places of origin. A complex form of resist-dyeing in which threads are patterned before weaving, ikat has been used in India since at least the early centuries AD. Over 100 pieces are discussed and illustrated, from the satin-weave mashurs of South India and the silk patola from Gujarat, to simple cotton saris from Orissa and Tamil Nadu and subtly-coloured rumals from Andhra Pradesh. Further sections explore the influence of Indian ikat on the textile traditions of other areas, including South-East Asia, the Middle East and Europe.