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World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques (Paperback)

by John Gillow (Author), Bryan Sentance (Author)

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Thames & Hudson (4 Oct 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0500282471
ISBN-13: 978-0500282472
Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 24 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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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 colour photographs and drawings) the whole range of traditional handmade textiles from all over the globe, classified by materials and technique rather than age or country. Eight sections cover all aspects of production, each giving a summary of characteristics, making and geographical distribution. Every kind of textile is covered: non-loom and loom-woven, painted and printed, dyed, sewn, embroidered and embellished. Completed by a glossary, further reading and information on collections with public access, this is an unrivalled guide for anyone interested in collecting or making and designing textiles.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, a visual feast, 20 Feb 2001

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This book is a must! Using amazing photographs, often showing the crafts people at work, it takes the reader through a visual feast of materials, non-loom taxtiles, loom woven textiles, dyes, sewn textiles, embridery and embellishment. There is generally a useful description of a technique on every page. There are wonderful pictures on each page - each and every one a source of inspiration.

There is a useful glossary, a worldwide further reading list and a list of textile collections.

It is a wonderful reference book, a must have for any textile person, beginner or experienced.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and informative, 29 Feb 2008

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This book is perfect for anyone who loves textiles (obviously!). I generally buy textile books for the images which are fantastic in this case, but this book is also very informative. I definately prefer it to the smaller world textiles book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A delight!, 2 Oct 2009

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Such a useful resource for anyone interested in textiles (and interesting even for those who aren't). Well organised book - information is easily accessed. Clear and interesting background information. Scrumptuous pictures.

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