The Book of Silk by Philippa Scott
The story of silk through the ages, reproducing hundreds of fabrics, furnishings and garments from all parts of the world. From ancient China the narrative leads by the legendary silk routes to Byzantium and the Islamic world, to Ottoman Turkey, and on to Renaissance Europe.
'The Book of Silk is as luxurious as the remarkable material itself' - Fashion Weekly
'Full of scholarship, wit and fine writing' - Washington Post
'The most comprehensive history of silk ever written' - Drapers Record
'Full of scholarship, wit and fine writing' - Washington Post
'The most comprehensive history of silk ever written' - Drapers Record
A traveller, writer, exhibitions organizer and collector, Philippa Scott has been fascinated by silk and textiles all her life. She studied textiles at Leicester Art College and is contributing editor of Hali.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500283080 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500283087 |
| Title | The Book of Silk |
| Author | Philippa Scott |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-08-20 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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