5000 Years Of Textiles

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A work of reference which performs as a comprehensive survey of textile art and production around the world, dating from prehistory to the present day. Subjects include costumes, period interiors, and archive photographs; also a variety of fabrics ranging from the simplest handwoven cloth to rich brocades and intricate embroidery.;The book begins with an illustrated section explaining the techniques and terminology of making and decorating textiles of all types, including weaving, tapestry, embroidery, lace, dyeing and printing, knitting, netting, felt and bark cloth. Large hardback with maroon boards, with gilt titles to spine. Slight bumping to edges. Dust jacket is intact, not price clipped but creased to bottom front edge. Previous owner's name and a date to front endpaper.

15 GBP