EAN: 9780500204856

WORLD TEXTILES - MARY SCHOESER KARTONIERT (TB)

An updated edition of this indispensable reference  surveying the history of textiles from 25
000 years ago to the present. The history of textiles  more than that of any other artefact  is
a history of human ingenuity. From the very earliest needles of 25 000 years ago to the smart
textiles of today  textiles have been fundamental to human existence  and enjoyed  prized and
valued by every culture. Silks from China  cottons from India  tapestries from Flanders  dyes
from South America - the appeal of different weaves  colours and patterns was long a motivation
for trade  the exchange of ideas and sometimes even war. Mary Schoeser's groundbreaking book 
now revised and updated to incorporate new research  presents a chronological survey of
textiles around the world from prehistory to the present. It explores how they are made  what
they are made from  how they function in society and the ways in which they are valued and
given meaning as well as reflecting on the environmental challenges they present today.
WorldTextiles offers an invaluable introduction to this vast and fascinating subject for makers
designers  textile and fashion professionals  collectors and students alike.

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