Mattor & textilier

"Sara Axtelius gör en kulturgärning... dessa formgivare möblerade svenska hem med färgsprakande tyger under decennier" Bibliotekstjänst nr 22, Inger Fredriksson Om Tyger vi minns: "Axtelius har gjort en viktig forskningsinsats då fl...

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A creative guide to a unique and beautiful form of Korean art, steeped in ancient tradition. Bojagi are textiles that wrap, cover, carry, or store objects. Some are made from whole pieces of fabric and some are patched together from small scraps o...

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"En härlig nostalgitripp med bilder och fakta om designern bakom tyget... vi kan njuta av över 300 tyger." Hem ljuva hem "En modern kulturgärning... spänn fast bältet, det är en kreativt spännande tidsresa." SVD, Jesper Tillber...

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With a dedication to luxury and practicality, Louis Vuitton designed his unique lightweight, airtight luggage in 1854 and ensured that jetsetters all over the globe could travel in comfort and style. It was a creation that founded a fashion house ...

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Sought-after, sophisticated and versatile, the Herms carr is wearable art that never goes out of fashion. Unveiling the history and artistry of the brand's silk accessory from the first designs in the early twentieth century to today, this fa...

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"It is difficult to leaf through this book without saying wow over and over, which means this is definitely top of the Christmas reading list." - Embroidery Magazine Stephen Ellcock's Book of Textiles is a unique collaboration betwe...

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Rich selection of scaled dressmaker’s patterns from the popular late-19th century magazine The Voice of Fashion details 50 garments for women, from handsome daytime and evening dresses to casual tennis outfits, a riding habit, and underg...

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This comprehensive, illustrated book with over 800 illustrations documents chronologically, by century, more that 2000 years of head coverings - a subject that encompasses many eras and nationalities. A useful reference for designers, art students...

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An introduction to the design, production and use of luxury embroideries in medieval England (c. 12001530) In medieval Europe, embroidered textiles were indispensable symbols of wealth and power. Owing to their quality, complexity and magnificence...

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Recreating Historic Dress: Clothing Gems from the Hereford Museum Clothing Collection, with Patterns compiles patterns and information for 25 never-before-published garments from the historic clothing collection at the Hereford Museum and Art Gall...

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Back in 2002, Simon Woody Wood was dreaming up schemes to get free sneakers. Two weeks later, he was the proud owner of Sneaker Freaker and his life was never the same. From its early roots as a punk-style fanzine to todays super-slick print and o...

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Stitching La Mode: Patterns and Dressmaking from Fashion Plates of 1785-1795 brings to life womens unique and extravagant fashions of 1785-1795 in a beautifully illustrated and accessible way. The book consists of scaled patterns directly based on...

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Huntsman was founded in 1849 and is still famous today as one of the finestand most innovativebespoke tailors in London. Huntsmans clients range from royalty to film stars, and include Queen Victoria, Clark Gable, Grace Kelly, Coco Chanel, Hubert ...

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Mary Schoeser's groundbreaking book presents a chronological survey of textiles around the world from prehistory to the present day, exploring how they are made, what they are made from, how they function in society, and the ways in which they are...

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"Russian Textiles" showcases the gorgeous cotton textiles that were created and manufactured in Russia and exported to Central Asia from 1850 to 1950. The Muslims in these Central Asian countries - Uzbeks, Tadjiks, Farsi, Turkomans, etc....

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Bold bright colors, miniskirts, a "see-through" dress, an innovative pants suit and "kooky" accessories typify wardrobes of 2 dolls in this extensively researched and painstakingly rendered collection. Spectacular apparel by Ma...

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Revealing the elaborate embroidery, intricate pleats and daring cuts that make up some of the 20th centurys most beautiful garments, this book explores the specific techniques used by couturiers as tastes and textile technologies evolved. Work by ...

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This authoritative resource covers the entire world with a comprehensive history of clothing and accessories that ranges from ancient to modern times. More than 2,000 illustrations accompany 650-plus entries.

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Clothing worn by plantation society shortly before the beginning of the Civil War conveyed a distinct glamour and elegance. This collection of 29 carefully researched illustrations captures the fine details of these garments, which include walking...

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Join the thrifting revolution! DIY Thrift Flip teaches you how to find, upcycle, and customize secondhand clothing for sustainable style with simple sewing instructions. Expert thrift-flipper April Yang, aka Coolirpa, takes you through every phase...

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Timeless and ever-fashionable, the Chanel handbag is the luxury goods statement piece that is always in demand. Since the launch of the 2.55 in 1955, Chanel has unveiled a curated classic selection of styles that has reached iconic stature and her...

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Catalog illustrations show what American men, women and children actually wore during the 1930s, including shoes, coats, underwear, shirts, blouses, hats, dresses, purses, suits, and sweaters.

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Selected pages of the Sears catalogs from 1939 to 1950. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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Comprehensive view of what middle-class Americans were wearing in the fifties. One hundred twenty pages of illustrations, accompanied by descriptive captions, depict one-piece strapless bathing suits and dresses with plunging necklines for women; ...

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If you love the designs, fabrics, and sheer beauty of 19th and early 20th century women's fashions, this book will be your guide and time machine. It presents over 450 enchanting color photographs of modern-day models wearing the dresses, wai...

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Over 700 illustrations, detailed descriptions, and prices for a vast array of upscale women's clothing and accessories--dresses, bathing suits, cloche hats, shoes, much more. Formal, casual attire for men and children, too. First-rate, authentic s...

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A scholarly, but thoroughly entertaining illustrated history of undergarments worn by the English over the past 600 years, originally published in 1951 by Michael Joseph Ltd., London. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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This monumental reference worklong awaited by collectors and scholarsfills an essential gap in the available literature on oriental rugs. Lavishly illustrated with over 1000 photographs and drawings, it offers clear and precise definitions for the...

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Create Accurate Historical Costumes and Clothing for Theater and Reenactments Successful stage productions and engaging historical reenactments rely on effective costuming to sell their illusions. Choosing the correct design, shape, cut, and color...

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Follow the saga of this remarkable fiber from seed to woven fabric. Learn about flax cultivation, processing and spinning, natural and synthetic dyeing, and weaving and finishing linen cloth. 233 color photos and 156 black and white photos and dra...

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