About this title: All textiles epitomize the cultures that make them, from the silk brocade saris of India to North American patchwork quilts. Interestingly, societies separated by vast distances have developed similar solutions to design and construction while producing a dazzling diversity of styles. This is the first book to illustrate (in nearly 800 sumptuous ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: THAMES & HUDSON LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780500282472ISBN:0500282471
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 240 pages. (240 pages) illustrating the whole range of traditional handmade textiles from all corners of the globe, this title covers every aspect of materials and techniques, with summaries of characteristics, making and geographical distribution. 778 illustrations, 551 in colour (Paperback) read more
Description: Very Good. 0821226215 Dust jacket. No annotation, underlining, or highlighting found inside. 4to. Coffee table book with many color photographs. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 04/10/2004
ISBN-13:9780500282472ISBN:0500282471
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Description: New. Illustrating the whole range of traditional handmade textiles from all corners of the globe, this title covers every aspect of materials and techniques, with summaries of characteristics, making and geographical distribution. read more
Description: New. DISPATCHED FROM UNITED KINGDOM. NO EXPEDITED SHIPPING! Please note orders are confirmed immediately and may take 2-3 business days to ship. This processing time is in addition to the shipping time. Please allow 10-14 days for delivery. Brand new item. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Order with confidence. Code: G20091122101337D. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
Description: Very good. Light wear to edges and pages. Cover and spine show no easily noticeable damage. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: New. 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 ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bulfinch
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780821226216ISBN:0821226215
Description: Very Good in Very Good-dust jacket. 0821226215. Black remainder mark on bottom page edges. DJ slightly wrinkled along the top edge and has a small closed tear at top right corner and a very slight scuff on bottom left corner by the spine. binding tight, no marks to the text. THIS BOOK IS LARGE AND MAY REQUIRE EXTRA SHIPPING.; 1 x 11.37 x 9.75 Inches; 240 pages. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. 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 ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, London
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780500282472ISBN:0500282471
Description: This is the first book to illustrate the whole range of traditional handmade textiles from all corners of the globe. All aspects of materials and techniques are covered, each giving a succinct summary of characteristics, making and geographical distribution, accompanied by hundreds of colour photographs and drawings. Every kind of textile is decribed: non-loom and loom-woven, painted and printed, dyed, sewn, embroidered and embellished. Completed by a glossary, further reading and information ... read more
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