Kelly, Anne
Textile Travels
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849945646
- author:
- Kelly, Anne
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Batsford Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 27.69 x 21.84 x 1.52 centimeters
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Textile Travels by Anne Kelly explores how travel can inform and enhance textile art. Practical techniques are paired with inspiring images to capture your travels in stitch. The book delves into the world of maps in textile art, examining their iconography and incorporating actual maps into work. It also examines the influence of different cultures on textile art, showcasing traditional techniques, fabrics, motifs, and colours from around the globe. Through various chapters, including 'Stopping Places' and 'Space and the Imagination', Kelly shares her approach to harnessing travel experiences to create unique textile pieces. With a wealth of practical tricks and techniques, as well as stunning photography, this book is an inspiring resource for textile artists, embroiderers, and makers.