Textile Costume category: 195 books
by Ruth M. Shaver
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2013
The attire of the feudal lords and ladies of old Japan, warriors, priest, courtesans, Edo-period dandies geisha, footmen, farmers- in fact, the whole array of Kabuki's colorful characters-is discussed in fascinating detail in this Japanese Kabuki book.
From kimono and armor to undergarments,...
Japanese Costume & Makers
And the Makers of Its Elegant Tradition
Language: English
Release Date: November 13, 2012
With dozens of photographs and expertly written text, this Japanese clothing book is the authoritative guide on the kimono.
Japanese Costume invites the reader to explore the world of Japan’s textile arts and costume decoration-from its origins in legendary times, through its brilliant development...
Sustainability and the Social Fabric
Europe’s New Textile Industries
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2017
While the topic of sustainability in textile manufacture has been the subject of considerable research, much of this is limited to a focus on materials and practices and their ecological impact. Padovani and Whittaker offer a unique exploration of the textile industry in Europe from the perspective...
by Jane Fales
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
This vintage book contains a complete textbook on dressmaking, originally designed for use in schools and colleges. With simple, step-by-step instructions and useful diagrams, this volume is ideal for the novice dressmaker and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents...
Ethnic Dress in the United States
A Cultural Encyclopedia
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2014
The clothes we wear tell stories about us—and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explores 150 different and distinct items of ethnic dress, their history, and their cultural significance within the United States.
The clothing...
by Kristi O'Meara
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2015
A strikingly beautiful sourcebook of inspiration from the founder of one of the most influential textile and fabric design websites
Textile design has been liberated and democratized by digital media. With new technology allowing for more precise manipulation and larger variation of materials...
Textile Collage
using collage techniques in textile art
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2016
Textile artist and surface designer Mandy Pattullo marries fabric with collage techniques to produce beautiful pieces of art. In Textile Collage she shows a fresh way to use scraps and oddments of fabrics to create something unique and personal, while also being economical – perfect for those who...
by Els van Baarle, Cherilyn Martin
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2018
An inspirational and practical book on how to interpret and collaborate on different themes in textile art. With foreword by Marie-Therese Wisniowski, who runs Art Quill Studio.
This stunning collection showcases the work produced by renowned textile artists Els van Baarle and Cherilyn Martin,...
Textile Technology and Design
From Interior Space to Outer Space
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2016
Textile Technology and Design addresses the critical role of the interior at the intersection of design and technology, with a range of interdisciplinary arguments by a wide range of contributors: from design practitioners to researchers and scholars to aerospace engineers. Chapters examine the way...
by Professor Susan Carden
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2015
The development of digital textile printing at the end of the twentieth century has had a profound effect on the design, creation, use and understanding of textiles. This new technology - combined with advances in fabric and dye chemistry - has made it possible to produce complex images on fabric...
Contemporary Appliqué
Cutting edge design and techniques in textile art
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2015
Appliqué is a classic embroidery technique that has recently been experiencing a revival. Appearing in the most cutting-edge contemporary textile work, it can be interpreted in many different ways - layering, patching, applying, overlaying - and offers endless creative possibilities. Each technical...
Fashioning Bollywood
The Making and Meaning of Hindi Film Costume
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2013
The Hindi film industry, among the most prolific in the world, has delighted audiences for decades with its colourful, exquisite and sometimes startling costumes. But are costumes more than just a source of pleasure? This book, the first in-depth exploration of Hindi film costume, contends that they...
Dopo la scuola: il costume e la moda
Catalogo mostra - Accademia di Costume e di Moda (Roma)
Language: Italian
Release Date: April 1, 2016
Quest'anno, nell'ambito delle manifestazioni organizzate dal MiBAC in occasione della Festa della donna, la Direzione Generale per il bilancio e la programmazione economica, la promozione, la qualità e la standardizzazione delle procedure, insieme all'Accademia di Costume e di Moda di Roma propone...
Textile Nature
Textile techniques and inspiration from the natural world
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2016
An inspirational guide to using nature in textile art, with step-by-step projects Plants, flowers, gardens, insects and birds are a rich source of inspiration for artists and designers of all kinds. This beautiful guide demonstrates how to get the most out of your surroundings to create original and...