This is an exploration of the history, technology and lore of fabrics. Chapters are devoted to individual fabrics - wool, cotton, silk; decorative uses, such as upholstery; and contemporary clothing designers and decorators. This book covers its subject from ancient times to the present day.
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house furnishings, textile design--history, textile fabrics--history, textile fabrics in interior decoration
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Book
Book Details
Author
Caroline Lebeau, Jacques Dirand, Patricia Corbett
Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Place Published
City
London
Country
England, United Kingdom
Continent
Europe
Date Published
2004
Call No.
NK2115.5.F3.L4
ISBN
500284822, 9780500284827
Notes
Length: 224
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Contents
Note
The fabrics. Cotton ; Linen ; Silk and velvet ; Wool -- Soft furnishings. Bed hangings ; Drapery ; Passementerie ; Upholstery -- A creative album. Decoration ; Textile design ; A Provenc̦al collection.
