Samplers have a long history in Britain, dating from the sixteenth century. This book traces the history of samplers in Britain from the late sixteenth century onwards, and includes examples of long, darning, map, school, stitch and plain sewing samplers, as well as those associated with great griefs and joys.
Charting shoe fashion from tight-laced Edwardian boots to the eccentric designer classics, with full-colour photography, this collection intends to appeals to the princess in every woman. It focuses on the major designers, their influences and their most famous clients on celebrities and their shoes including Elton John and Naomi Campbell.
Presents a selection of more than 100 furnishing textiles and designs that range from a printed hanging designed by the Wiener Werkstatte artist, Dagobert Peche, between 1911 and 1918, to a series of woven, silk and metal wall coverings "Les Colombes" designed by Henri Stephany.
Explores one of the ancient crafts of the world. Beginning with the discovery of the oldest complete rug, which has been dated to the fifth century BC, the reader is led through the weaving history of the nomadic peoples of Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
A wide ranging history of textiles, in particular the story of embroidery and needlework. The contents range from medieval vestments to domestic tapestries, with the characteristics of the baroque, rococo, neo-classical and other periods discussed. There are also chapters on oriental textiles.