Silk: Fibre, Fabric and Fashion (Victoria and Albert Museum) (Hardcover)

Silk has long captured the imagination of peoples round the globe, inspiring creativity in the making of luxurious textiles. This major new survey draws on the exceptional collections of London's Victoria and Albert Museum and explores tradition and innovation across the history and geography of silk production, celebrating the ingenuity and skill of designers and makers. Structured by technique, from weaving and knitting to dyeing, printing and embroidery, this compendium showcases a rich variety of artworks, furnishings and clothing, including fashions from recent designer catwalk shows in North America, Asia and Europe. Silk will inform every student, connoisseur and admirer of beautiful textiles. With 620 illustrations in colour

General

Imprint:	Thames and Hudson
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2021
Editors:	Lesley Ellis Miller • Ana Cabrera Lafuente • Claire Allen-Johnstone
Dimensions:	280 x 230 x 52mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	504
ISBN-13:	978-0-500-48065-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Textile arts > General Promotions
LSN:	0-500-48065-6
Barcode:	9780500480656

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