A spellbinding look at the history of the world through the stories of twelve carpetsBeautiful, sensuous, and enigmatic, great carpets follow power. Emperors, shahs, sultans and samurai crave them as symbols of earthly domination. Shamans and priests...Lasīt vairāk
Old-fashioned fans are today mostly appreciated for the craftsmanship and delicacy with which they were produced. But in former times they had their own special function in the hands of women in certain ranks of society. Not just useful articles, the...Lasīt vairāk
"e;In an age when so much of our time is spent staring at screens, it is easy to understand why the warmth, intimacy and idiosyncrasies of hand craftsmanship should seem alluringthe term Mingei describes useful, unobtrusive, beautifully crafted o...Lasīt vairāk
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 of cl...Lasīt vairāk
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 of cl...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 21-May-2024, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc, ISBN-13: 9780760383223)
Flip it, Make it, Love it!In DIY Thrift Flip: Sewing Techniques for Transforming Old Clothes into Fun, Wearable Fashions, expert thrift flipper April Yang, aka Coolirpa, gives you the ultimate guide to turning secondhand finds into trendy, one-of-a-k...Lasīt vairāk
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 and...Lasīt vairāk
The epitome of British heritage fashion, the Burberry trench coat is a beloved wardrobe classic. Practical yet versatile; it is sleek and sexy but also a preppy favourite. Since the launch of the coat in 1912, Burberry has unveiled a selection of sty...Lasīt vairāk
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 here...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 15-Aug-2023, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: University of Texas Press, ISBN-13: 9781477309193)
Quilts bear witness to the American experience. With a history that spans the early republic to the present day, this form of textile art can illuminate many areas of American life, such as immigration and settlement, the development of our nations...Lasīt vairāk
Sought-after, sophisticated and versatile, the Herm s carr is wearable art that never goes out of fashion. Unveiling the history and artistry of the brands silk accessory from the first designs in the early twentieth century to today, this fashion...Lasīt vairāk
Shaker Fancy Goods tells the story of the Shaker Sisters of the nineteenth and early twentieth century who responded to the economic perils of the Industrial Revolution by inventing a lucrative industry of their ownFancy Goods, a Victorian term for s...Lasīt vairāk
Shaker Fancy Goods tells the story of the Shaker Sisters of the nineteenth and early twentieth century who responded to the economic perils of the Industrial Revolution by inventing a lucrative industry of their ownFancy Goods, a Victorian term for s...Lasīt vairāk
Taking the clothes they wore as a starting point, Paul Galvin skilfully weaves together a collection of stories of Irishmen who defined the culture and mood of their time. In Push, he tells the story of the legendary Walker Brothers cyclists and...Lasīt vairāk
El vestir y la moda como fenĆ³menos histĆ³ricos materializados en la vida cotidiana permiten observar los cambios sociales, econĆ³micos y culturales presentes en el desarrollo de una sociedad, y ese es uno de los propĆ³sitos de este libro sobreĀ la m...Lasīt vairāk
The international literary icon opens his eclectic closet and shares photos of his extensive unique personal T-shirt collection. Haruki Murakamis books have galvanized millions around the world. Many of his fans know about his 10,000-vinyl-record co...Lasīt vairāk
A comprehensive study of walking canes from around the world, dating from the distant past to the modern-day. The book presents a historical context on both practical and ceremonial usage. At the same time, specially shot pictures showcase the celebr...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 01-Sep-2021, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: Brandeis University Press, ISBN-13: 9781684580835)
A heavily illustrated classic on the evolution of the handloom. The handloom often no more than a bundle of sticks and a few lengths of cordage has been known to almost all cultures for thousands of years. Eric Broudy places the wide variety of handl...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 11-Feb-2021, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: University of Arkansas Press, ISBN-13: 9781610756884)
Arkansas Made is the culmination of Historic Arkansas Museum s exhaustive investigations into the history of the state s material culture. Decades of meticulous research have resulted in this exciting two-volume survey of cabinetmakers, silversmiths,...Lasīt vairāk
More than just a how-to guide, Granny Chic offers inspiration to keen crafters hoping to breathe new life into vintage fabrics and second-hand objects. From handmade notebooks to lace lampshades and pinnies made from tea towels, each of the craft ...Lasīt vairāk
