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Author: Sheila Paine
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Published: 2008
Total Pages: 246
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis beautifully illustrated book examines in detail the fascinating symbolism of the motifs and patterns that give life to these spectacular textiles.
Author: Sheila Paine
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780500278239
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne of the first books to examine in detail the symbolism of the motifs and designs that give life to marvelous embroidered textiles features a dazzling array of embroideries from all over the world. Lively and informative text explores the relation of designs to different religions, traditions, and cults. Includes a comprehensive regional guide. 279 illus. 171 in color.
Author: Isabelle Denamur
Publisher: Flammarion-Pere Castor
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 204
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis title explains how Moroccan women passed this cultural art down to the next generation and how embroidered pattern were used to decorate interior spaces as well as certain traditional accessories in the female wardorbe such as shawls, belts, handkerchiefs and headscarves.
Author: Eleri Lynn
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2020-04-03
Total Pages: 210
ISBN-13: 0300244126
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA detailed study of Tudor textiles, highlighting their extravagant beauty and their impact on the royal court, fashion, and taste At the Tudor Court, textiles were ubiquitous in decor and ceremony. Tapestries, embroideries, carpets, and hangings were more highly esteemed than paintings and other forms of decorative art. Indeed, in 16th-century Europe, fine textiles were so costly that they were out of reach for average citizens, and even for many nobles. This spectacularly illustrated book tells the story of textiles during the long Tudor century, from the ascendance of Henry VII in 1485 to the death of his granddaughter Elizabeth I in 1603. It places elaborate tapestries, imported carpets, lavish embroidery, and more within the context of religious and political upheavals of the Tudor court, as well as the expanding world of global trade, including previously unstudied encounters between the New World and the Elizabethan court. Special attention is paid to the Field of the Cloth of Gold, a magnificent two-week festival—and unsurpassed display of golden textiles—held in 1520. Even half a millennium later, such extraordinary works remain Tudor society’s strongest projection of wealth, taste, and ultimately power.
Author: Jan Messent
Publisher:
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781844484096
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book combines everything held dear to the author's heart in a single volume - embroidery, writing, artwork, history and books. Her beautifully executed creations combine myriad materials, including hand-stitched threads, glued papers, fabrics, fibres, paints and beads, and are presented here as a series of 'altered books', each representing a chapter that follows on from the last, and each exploring one of the major themes of the book, including textiles, stitches, clothing and accessories. Historical facts are ingeniously interwoven with contemporary renditions of ancient artworks, bringing to life the ancient skills of Celtic, Viking and Anglo-Saxon women, and celebrating the centuries-old tradition of embroidery in England that has served as a foundation for present-day excellence.
Author: Tilak Dias
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Published: 2015-04-28
Total Pages: 326
ISBN-13: 0081002238
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe integration of electronics into textiles and clothing has opened up an array of functions beyond those of conventional textiles. These novel materials are beginning to find applications in commercial products, in fields such as communication, healthcare, protection and wearable technology. Electronic Textiles: Smart Fabrics and Wearable Technology opens with an initiation to the area from the editor, Tilak Dias. Part One introduces conductive fibres, carbon nano-tubes and polymer yarns. Part Two discusses techniques for integrating textiles and electronics, including the design of textile-based sensors and actuators, and energy harvesting methods. Finally, Part Three covers a range of electronic textile applications, from wearable electronics to technical textiles featuring expert chapters on embroidered antennas for communication systems and wearable sensors for athletes. - Comprehensive overview of conductive fibres, yarns and fabrics for electronic textiles - Expert analysis of textile-based sensors design, integration of micro-electronics with yarns and photovoltaic energy harvesting for intelligent textiles - Detailed coverage of applications in electronic textiles, including werable sensors for athletes, embroidered antennas for communication and electronic textiles for military personnel
Author: Nancy Nicholson
Publisher: David & Charles
Published: 2016-11-24
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 1446374661
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Her unique color combinations, stitching style and use of felt present a fun and fresh take on the age-old decorative stitching method” (Bolt Fabric Boutique). Folk art is influencing everything from fashion to interiors and now you can incorporate this trend into your home in a contemporary way with this collection of stunning modern folk art inspired embroidery designs by leading designer, Nancy Nicholson. This collection includes 30 embroidery designs with project ideas to show you how to use the designs to create beautiful and practical home decor items and accessories. The techniques for the stitches and project instructions are shown using Nancy’s stitch diagrams so extremely easy to follow whether you are an experienced stitcher or a newbie. The projects are divided between felt and fabric sections and include: pin cushion, lampshade, tote bag, cushion, table runner, coaster and pinafore. Nancy’s distinctive folk art style perfectly captures this trend and will appeal to stitchers of all ages and abilities. “I was blown away by the beautiful photography, the lovely, easy-to-follow projects dripping with inspiration, and the conversational tone of the writing . . . The instructions to make up the projects are clear and easy to follow.” —Kate & Rose
Author: Isobel Hall
Publisher: Anova Books
Published: 2009-09-07
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13: 9781906388133
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTeaching the basics of book construction as well as embellishment, this title demonstrates how you can create stunning embroidered books using all the latest fabrics and methods.
Author: Jennifer Harris
Publisher:
Published: 1993-09-30
Total Pages: 328
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Christi Johnson
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2021-06-22
Total Pages: 379
ISBN-13: 163586335X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplore personal transformation through the stitching of dreams and intentions. Anything but ordinary, Mystical Stitches combines the beloved and accessible craft of embroidery with a spiritual element, introducing a rich treasury of 200 magical symbols you can use to set an intention and create personal icons to wear or embellish items in the home. Christi Johnson offers unique patterns inspired by botanicals, animals, numbers, the cosmos, earth elements, zodiac signs, and mythical beasts, for novice or well-practiced crafters to combine into talismans with personal meaning. Johnson’s folk art style is vibrant and unintimidating and provides a framework for bringing spiritual elements into physical form. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
