Schoeser, Mary
World Textiles (World of Art)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500204856
- author:
- Schoeser, Mary
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 15 centimetres (0.60 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Design,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
World Textiles: A History of Human Ingenuity This comprehensive survey of textiles spans 25,000 years, from the earliest needles to modern smart fabrics. From silks and cottons to tapestries and dyes, Mary Schoeser explores how different cultures have valued, used, and traded these materials. The book delves into the production methods, functions in society, and meanings assigned to textiles, as well as their environmental impact. With color illustrations and a chronological approach, World Textiles offers an invaluable introduction to this vast subject for makers, designers, professionals, collectors, and students alike. Suitable for those interested in textile history, design, or culture, this book provides a unique perspective on the significance of textiles in human existence.
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