5000 Years of Textiles by Jennifer Harris

5000 Years of Textiles by Jennifer Harris

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A comprehensive survey of textile art and production, ranging from prehistory to the present day. Illustrations include costumes, carpets, period interiors and a huge variety of fabrics, from handwoven to embroidered. The techniques and terminology are explained using drawings and photographs.

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5000 Years of Textiles by Jennifer Harris

A work of reference which performs as a comprehensive survey of textile art and production around the world, dating from prehistory to the present day. Subjects include costumes, period interiors, and archive photographs; also a variety of fabrics ranging from the simplest handwoven cloth to rich brocades and intricate embroidery. The book begins with an illustrated section explaining the techniques and terminology of making and decorating textiles of all types, including weaving, tapestry, embroidery, lace, dyeing and printing, knitting, netting, felt and bark cloth.
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ISBN 13 9780714117157
ISBN 10 0714117153
Title 5000 Years of Textiles
Author Jennifer Harris
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher British Museum Press
Year published 1993-09-01
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.