This gorgeously illustrated volume not only offers a tour through the fascinating history of silk but also a glimpse into the future, when imaginative designers and textile producers will be changing the boundaries of what is possible with this extraordinary material. Textile expert Mary Schoeser presents an authoritative account of the development of silk, its properties and practical uses, and its role in some of the greatest achievements in the history of fashion design. Silk is magical. Made by worms, it is able to absorb up to thirty times its weight in water, it is warmer than wool, and it is unsurpassed for beauty and touch. Schoeser focuses keen attention on silk’s evolution as a symbol of status and substance, then traces its central function in 19th- and 20th-century glamour, expressed through the work of designers from Christian Dior to Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga to Emmanuel Ungaro. Schoeser also examines the innovative use of silk by today’s cutting-edge designers, among them Alexander McQueen, Issey Miyake, and John Galliano of Dior. She concludes with a detailed investigation of new silk technologies and how they continue to extend both the physical properties of silk and the possibilities for creative design.

Silk

Schoeser, Mary

Arts & Photography

Yale University Press

International Textile Design provides a thorough resource of contemporary textile designs for the design industry. Its periodic update will ensure timely and comprehensive coverage of new trends and issues.. Dozens of new textile designs are released each year, inspired by everything from subway tiles to children's art. This resource book offers an international overview of the best new designs, from both large- and small-scale manufacturers. It covers examples from fashion, furnishing, rug and carpet designs, providing a valuable reference for designers and furniture manufacturers. It also discusses new technologies in fiber and fabric treatment. A new edition will be published every two years, providing focus on new and current trends in the design industry at regular intervals.

International Textile Design

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

wiley

Looks at how textiles have changed during the past two hundred years and discusses taste and technical innovation

English and American Textiles: From 1790 to the Present

Rufey, Celia

Architecture

Thames&Hudson

The history of textiles, more than that of any other artifact, is the history of human ingenuity. From the earliest needles of 25,000 years ago to techno textiles used in Space Shuttle parachutes today, textiles have been fundamental to human existence and achievements, and have informed developments in other areas from agriculture to metallurgy. Textiles are global commodities, common to every culture and for a long time the motivation for trade, the exchange of ideas, and sometimes even conflict. Silks from China, carpets from Persia, ikats from Indonesia, cottons from India, fine linens from Flanders--each of these has helped to shape the modern world. This groundbreaking book surveys, from prehistory to the early twenty-first century, how textiles are made, what they are made from, how they function in society, the ways in which they are valued and given meaning, and the messages they contain. The author shows the intricate relationships between different cultures' textile traditions and demonstrates the significance of the materials we all take for granted in our everyday lives. 204 illustrations, 100 in color

World Textiles: A Concise History (World of Art)

History & Criticism

An updated edition of this indispensable reference, surveying the history of textiles from 25,000 years ago to the present. The history of textiles, more than that of any other artefact, is a history of human ingenuity. From the very earliest needles of 50,000 years ago to the smart textiles of today, textiles have been fundamental to human existence, and enjoyed, prized and valued by every culture. Silks from China, cottons from India, tapestries from Flanders, dyes from South America - the appeal of different weaves, colours and patterns was long a motivation for trade, the exchange of ideas and sometimes even war. Mary Schoeser's groundbreaking book, now revised and updated to incorporate new research, presents a chronological survey of textiles around the world from prehistory to the present. It explores how they are made, what they are made from, how they function in society and the ways in which they are valued and given meaning as well as reflecting on the environmental challenges they present today. World Textiles offers an invaluable introduction to this vast and fascinating subject for makers, designers, textile and fashion professionals, collectors and students alike.

World Textiles (World of Art)

Decorative Arts & Design

The story of England’s leading manufacturer of wallpapers and decorative fabrics, illustrated with archival images and specially taken photographs. Picture the interior of the quintessential English home―whether the chintz parlor of a Victorian row house, a postwar urban flat, or the majestic blue drawing room of Buckingham Palace―and you inevitably picture Sanderson. For 150 years Sanderson has been at the vanguard of every significant movement in European decorative arts, from Arts and Crafts and Art Deco to 1980s country-house style to the vibrant interiors of the twenty-first century, shaping a distinctive style of English decoration beloved throughout the world. Granted unprecedented access to the Sanderson archives, Mary Schoeser relates the history of the company from its founding to the present day. A preface by renowned British fashion designer Zandra Rhodes and an introduction by Whitworth curator Christine Woods celebrate the importance of the “Sanderson style” in modern British decoration and design. With over 200 patterns specially selected from the Sanderson archives and reproduced in full color, this book is a font of inspiration for decorators, designers, graphic artists, and collectors. 300 color photographs and illustrations

Sanderson: The Essence of English Decoration

A comprehensive celebration of the spectacular and enduring appeal of textiles across time and cultures Textiles are the most ubiquitous, diverse, and consistently creative art form on the planet. This major new work comprises more than one thousand images that highlight the beauty, subtlety, simplicity, or complexity of textiles created around the world. Based on knowledge accrued over a lifetime of immersion in the textile arts, Mary Schoeser’s definitive text offers sweeping insight into the role that textiles have played throughout human civilization. The juxtaposition of historical and contemporary examples highlights the skill and imagination of textile designers through the centuries as well as the remarkable range of achievements. Detailed images and informed captions illustrate the variety and allure of textiles, and the informative descriptions include histories of private collections, underscoring the importance of context for appreciating the exquisite detail of fabric and cloth. An extensive resource section provides valuable information about museum and textile associations across the globe. 1000+ color illustrations

Textiles: The Art of Mankind

Traces the history of the designs of textiles and wallpaper from 1900 to the 1980s

Fabric and Wallpaper: 2

Dutton Adult

Ha previous owner's name written on inside cover.

Fabrics and Wallpapers: Twentieth-Century Design

E.P.Dutton

Fabrics and wallpapers (Twentieth century design)

By the author of "The Country House Book", "Christopher Wray's Guide to Decorative Lighting" and "The House Style Book", this book charts the history of fabrics and wallpapers, with specially commissioned photographs. The book is divided into six main chapters: texture, colour, abstract pattern, stylized pattern, flora and fauna and styles, comparing antique and contemporary designs and discussing the designer's influences and inspirations. It provides a record of early patterns and inspirations, details of where patterns came from, on what they were first based and how they were first used.

HarperCollins Publishers, Ltd

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