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A look at fabrics divided into three sections, the first looks at the history from medieval tapestries through to modern day technology, this is ...Show synopsisA look at fabrics divided into three sections, the first looks at the history from medieval tapestries through to modern day technology, this is followed by a series of photographs of rooms demonstrating their use. Finally, individual fabrics such as cotton, linen, satin and velvet are looked at in detail.Hide synopsis
Description:New. In Classic Fabrics Henrietta Spencer-Churchill shares her...New. In Classic Fabrics Henrietta Spencer-Churchill shares her knowledge of the long history and art of decorating with fabrics, enabling anyone to recognize and use traditional textures and patterns to shape great rooms. The first section of the book examines the history of fabrics, from medieval tapestries and eastern silks, to eighteenth-century Toile de Jouy and the latest innovations in synthetics. This is followed by a series of beautifully photographed rooms that show how textiles are used in the home for curtains and drapes, table linens and bedspreads, cushions and lampshades, and the more specialized canopies and awnings. The final section describes the textures, patterns, and weaves of cottons, linens, wool, silks, satins, velvets, damasks, jacquards, laces, and tapestries. Finishes such as felting, glazing, waterproofing, and moire are explained, and hundreds of fabric samples are reproduced. Illustrated with over 200 vibrant color photographs, Classic Fabrics offers hundreds of inspirational ideas and practical tips.
