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The Book of Silk

Categorie	Tapijten & Textiel
Boeknummer	#271983
Titel	The Book of Silk
Auteur	Scott, Philippa
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	London, Thames and Hudson
Jaar van uitgave	1993
ISBN10	0500283087
ISBN13	9780500283080
Taal	Engels
Samenvatting	The Book of Silk follows the story of this remarkable material through 5,000 years, reproducing hundreds of fabrics, furnishings, and garments from all parts of the world. From ancient China, where the secret of reeling silkworm cocoons was first discovered, the narrative leads by the legendary Silk Routes to Byzantium and the Islamic world, to Ottoman Turkey and India - and on to the Renaissance, baroque, and rococo silks of Western Christendom. In modern times the fashion industry yields a wonderful array of designs from Fortuny, Balenciaga, Poiret, and Schiaparelli, among others. A dazzling selection of illustrations, many drawn from private collections, reveals silk's omnipresence in couture and decoration, carpets, embroidery, and even painting. Complete with a detailed reference section that includes terms and technical processes, collecting and care, galleries and museums, and a bibliography, The Book of Silk will appeal to anyone interested in history, fashion, and beauty.
Pagina's	256
Conditie	Goed — permanent marker line on bottom cut.
Prijs	€ 20,00

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