Book Overview
From the earliest needles of 25,000 years ago to techno textiles used in Space Shuttle parachutes today, textiles have been fundamental to human existence and achievements, and have informed developments in other areas from agriculture to metallurgy. Textiles are global commodities, common to every culture and for a long time the motivation for trade, the exchange of ideas, and sometimes even conflict. Silks from China, carpets from Persia, ikats...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0500203695
ISBN13:9780500203699
Release Date:June 2003
Publisher:Thames & Hudson
Length:226 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I think this book would be in the library of anyone who collects or designs textiles. Even without the color photos of each type of textile, the information on technique and history would mark it as an frequently used reference.
World Textiles
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
The shipping was super fast, the book was in pristine condition, but best of all, the info in the book was exactly what I needed. It was not a fluffy book about textiles, but a thoroughly researched and well written book. I'll refer to this one constantly. Overall, a fantastic transaction. Thanks much!
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