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Books and DVD's about Silk and other fabrics

Silk and other fabrics

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	All About Silk Author: Julie Parker Paperback 91 pages with plastic rings and 32 different silk fabric samples Size: 280 x 215 mm Publisher: Rain City Publishing, 1991 Language: English ISBN: 0-9637612-0-X Our price: 29.99 Euro -> NOW 24.99 Euro Sending cost for 1 copy: Belgium : 5.70 Europe : 9.60 Euro Other countries : 16.00 Euro Payment must be done by bank Cheques are not accepted Product number: 739 Order here INFO Julie Parker: "All About Silk explains silk fabrics and fibers from the consumer's point of view, written in plain English instead of confusing technical jargon. A detailed description of each fabric is illustrated with a real cloth example, right there on the same page, which clarifies in the simplest way what a charmeuse, douppioni, georgette, shantung or taffeta actually looks and feels like. Samples of 32 different fabrics are included. Each description is paired with a full-page checklist of fabric characteristics, covering everything from style, fit and garment suggestions to wearability, care and price. With this book as your guide, you'll learn how to identify the main types of silk without asking sales clerks or reading labels. You'll learn how to use each fabric, how to recognize quality and how to spot a bargain. All About Silk is packed with information about the different weaves, yarns and techniques used to make silk fabrics. It provides quick answers to hundreds of questions about an often confusing subject. Terms such as cultivated silk, pure silk, raw silk, spun silk and wild silk are clearly explained."

	The Book of Silk Author: Philippa Scott Paperback 256 pages Size: 310 x 240 mm Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 2001 Language: English ISBN: 0-500-28308-7 Our price: 24.99 Euro -> NOW 19.99 Euro Sending cost for 1 copy: Belgium : 5.70 Euro Europe : 19.20 Euro Other countries : 32.00 Euro Payment must be done by bank Cheques are not accepted Product number: 726 Order here INFO With 274 illustrations (180 in color) Thames & Hudson: "A dazzling selection of illustrations, many drawn from private collections, reveals silk's omnipresence in couture and decoration, carpets, embroidery and even painting. Complete with a detailed reference section that includes terms and technical processes, collecting and care, galleries and museums, and a bibliography, The Book of Silk will appeal to anyone interested in history, fashion, beauty and textiles."


	Chinese Silk - a Cultural History Author: Shelagh Vainker Hardback 224 pages Size: 262 x 268 mm Publisher: The British Museum Press, 2004 Language: English ISBN: 0-7141-1479-0 Our price: 37.49 Euro -> NOW 29.99 Euro Sending cost for 1 copy: Belgium : 5.70 Euro Europe : 19.20 Euro Other countries : 32.00 Euro Payment must be done by bank Cheques are not accepted Product number: 734 Order here INFO With 135 illustrations (130 in color) The British Museum Press: "A sumptuously illustrated survey of the production and significance of silk in China from prehistory to the present day.... Tracing the story of silk in China from its neolithic origins to the twentieth century, the author considers its relationship to the other decorative arts as well as the role of silk in Chinese history, trade, religion and literature. Drawing upon the most up-to-date archaeological evidence from other, less perishable media such as jades and bronzes as well as paintings, poems and other texts, this book brings together material hitherto available only in Chinese with recent acquisitions by public and private collections in the USA and Europe to illuminate the luxury of silk through the ages"


	The Land of Silk Author: Wei Liming Hardback 105 pages Size: 195 x 175 mm Publisher: Foreign Laguages Press, 2002 Language: English ISBN: 7-119-03154-6 Our price: 9.99 Euro -> NOW 7.99 Euro Sending cost for 1 copy: Belgium : 2.95 Euro Europe : 9.00 Euro Other countries : 14.70 Euro Payment must be done by bank Cheques are not accepted Product number: 740 Order here INFO This beautiful book tells the history of silk, the different types and patterns. The famous silk roads are explored. All of this decorated with beautiful pictures.


	China's Southwestern Silk Road Author: Lu Zhongmin Hardback 119 pages Size: 195 x 175 mm Publisher: Foreign Laguages Press, 2002 Language: English ISBN: 7-119-03052-3 Our price: 9.99 Euro -> NOW 7.99 Euro Sending cost for 1 copy: Belgium : 2.95 Euro Europe : 9.00 Euro Other countries : 14.70 Euro Payment must be done by bank Cheques are not accepted Product number: 741 Order here INFO This book tells the story of one of the silk roads, from Chengdu in the center of China, over Myanmar (Burma) into India. Beautiful pictures show the landscape and the people living in this part of Southeast Asia, which is almost unknown to us".


	Thai Silk Author: Jennifer Sharples Hardcover 160 pages Size: 305 x 230 mm Publisher: Post Books, 1994 Language: English ISBN: 974-202-010-8 Our price: 26.99 Euro -> NOW 15.99 Euro Sending cost for 1 copy: Belgium : 5.70 Euro Europe : 19.20 Euro Other countries : 32.00 Euro Payment must be done by bank Cheques are not accepted Product number: 745 Order here INFO From this lovely book, only one edition was published. That's why it is very hard to find. We sell it much cheaper than normal since we found some copies in a bookshop in Thailand. The books are a bit over 10 years old and the edges of the removable cover are a tiny bit discolored. Otherwise they are in excellent condition. Post Books: "Thai Silk affords a colourful and fascinating insight into a unique fabric that for centuries has been acclaimed the Queen of Textiles, by the wealthy, the powerful, the covetous and the humble. A traditional Thai handicraft that owes its origins to a tiny caterpillar, silk is renowned for its myriad uses. It graces the world's most beautiful women and makes sumptuous interior design schemes appear even more lavish. Behind it all is a history as rich and exotic as silk fibre itself."


	Thai Textiles Author: Susan Conway Paperback 192 pages Size: 275 x 215 mm Publisher: River Books, 1992 Language: English ISBN: 974-8225-79-8 Our price: 27.99 Euro -> NOW 19.99 Euro Sending cost for 1 copy: Belgium : 5.70 Euro Europe : 9.80 Euro Other countries : 16.00 Euro Payment must be done by bank Cheques are not accepted Product number: 742 Order here INFO With 160 illustrations (105 in color) River Books: "The book begins with an ethnic and historical survey of the people of Thailand, their religious and social traditions, and the role textiles play in all aspects of their lives. The author fully describes the ancient arts of silk and cotton production, spinning, weaving and dyeing as practised in the villages where traditional textile production still flourishes."


	World Textiles, a concice history Author: Mary Schoeser Paperback 224 pages Size: 210 x 150 mm Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 2003 Language: English ISBN: 0-500-20369-5 Our price: 9.99 Euro -> NOW 7.99 Euro Sending cost for 1 copy: Belgium : 2.95 Euro Europe : 9.00 Euro Other countries : 14.70 Euro Payment must be done by bank Cheques are not accepted Product number: 725 Order here INFO With 210 illustrations (106 in color) Thames & Hudson: "Mary Schoeser's groundbreaking book presents a chronological survey of textiles around the world from prehistory to the present day, exploring how they are made, what they are made from, how they function in society, and the ways in which they are used and given meaning. From the very earliest needles of twenty-five thousand years ago, to the 'techno textiles' of today, textiles have been fundamental to human existence - enjoyed, prized and valued by every culture. Silks from China, cottons from India, tapestries from Flanders, dyes from South America, the ravishing appeal of different weaves, colours and patterns was long the motivation for trade, the exchange of ideas, and sometimes even war. World Textiles is the perfect introduction to this vast and fascinating subject, invaluable for makers, designers, textile and fashion professionals, collectors and students alike."


	World Textiles, a visual guide to traditional techniques Author: John Gillow Paperback 240 pages Size: 280 x 240 mm Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 2004 Language: English ISBN: 0-500-28247-1 Our price: 20.99 Euro -> NOW 16.99 Euro Sending cost for 1 copy: Belgium : 5.70 Euro Europe : 19.20 Euro Other countries : 32.00 Euro Payment must be done by bank Cheques are not accepted Product number: 727 Order here INFO With 778 illustrations (551 in color) Thames & Hudson: "This is the first book to illustrate the whole range of traditional handmade textiles from all corners of the globe. All aspects of materials and techniques are covered, each giving a succinct summary of characteristics, making and geographical distribution, accompanied by hundreds of colour photographs and drawings. Every kind of textile is decribed: non-loom and loom-woven, painted and printed, dyed, sewn, embroidered and embellished. Completed by a glossary, further reading and information on collections with public access, World Textiles is an unrivalled guide for anyone interested in collecting or making and designing textiles."


	5000 Years of Textiles Author: Jennifer Harris Paperback 320 pages Size: 210 x 168 mm Publisher: British Museum Press, 2004 Language: English ISBN: 0-7141-2570-9 Our price: 20.99 Euro -> NOW 15.99 Euro Sending cost for 1 copy: Belgium : 5.70 Euro Europe : 19.20 Euro Other countries : 32.00 Euro Payment must be done by bank Cheques are not accepted Product number: 736 Order here INFO The British Museum Press: "In this comprehensive survey, twenty-four experts have pooled their knowledge to examine the history of textile art and production around the world from prehistory to the present day. The result is an authoritative work of reference which is also a visual delight. The illustrations include costumes, period interiors, archive photographs and an astonishing variety of fabrics ranging from the simples hand-woven cloths to sumptuous brocades and breathtaking embroidery. Drawn from major international collections, many of the illustrations are published for the first time. An opening section explains with line drawings and photographs the techniques and terminology of making and decorating textiles of all types including weaving, tapestry, embroidery, lace, dyeing and printing, knitting, netting, felt and bark cloth."


	Batik - Design, Style & History Author: Fiona G. Kerlogue Paperback 192 pages Size: 275 x 210 mm Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 2004 Language: English ISBN: 0-500-28477-6 Our price: 23.99 Euro -> NOW 19.99 Euro Sending cost for 1 copy: Belgium : 5.70 Euro Europe : 19.20 Euro Other countries : 32.00 Euro Payment must be done by bank Cheques are not accepted Product number: 733 Order here INFO With 204 illustrations (173 in color) Thames & Hudson: "This is the definitive history of batik in Indonesia and its modern expression. Batik is practised from China to West Africa, but it finds its supreme expression in Indonesia. No other cloth in Asia, perhaps in the whole world, contains so much symbolism and has so many meanings, expressed in its marvellous colours and designs and in the way it is made, folded and worn. Richly illustrated throughout with hundreds of colour reproductions and scores of archive photographs, Batik explores in depth the origins of the batik tradition; regional differences; symbolism and motifs; modern influences and batik as costume and in art. An illustrated index of motifs and their meanings, a comprehensive listing of international batik collections, a glossary and a bibliography complete this authoritative yet accessible work."


	DVD - Traditional Silk Weaving in Thailand Author: Janet Willoughby 45 minuten Publisher: Ends of the Earth, 2004 Language: English Our price: 21.70 Euro -> NOW 15.99 Euro Sending cost for 1 copy: Belgium : 2.00 Euro Europe : 5.60 Euro Other countries : 6.50 Euro Payment must be done by bank Cheques are not accepted Product number: 737 Order here INFO Janet Willoughby: "Isarn in N.E. Thailand has been a cradle of silk worm rearing and silk weaving for thousands of years. The processes are still carried on by families in village houses where silk worms are grown and fed on mulberry leaves and silk reeled in the traditional way. Silk sarongs and scarves of extraordinary quality with traditional designs and colours are hand-woven in weft ikat and supplementary weft techniques. Filmed in Isarn. Contents: rearing of silk worms and production of silk, tying and dyeing for weft ikat weaving and the unique heddle system for weaving complicated supplementary weft."


	DVD - Thai Hilltribe Embroideries Author: Janet Willoughby 53 minuten Publisher: Ends of the Earth, 2001 Language: English Our price: 21.70 Euro -> NOW 15.99 Euro Sending cost for 1 copy: Belgium : 2.00 Euro Europe : 5.60 Euro Other countries : 6.50 Euro Payment must be done by bank Cheques are not accepted Product number: 738 Order here INFO Janet Willoughby: "This video shows in detail the embroideries of the six Hilltribes of Northern Thailand and the costumes that they adorn. Includes: a Karen blouse with seed emboidery, Yao trousers with horizontal/vertical stitch, a Lisu hat with stitched braids, a Lahu dress with patchwork panels, an Akha jacket with couched applique, Blue Hmong batik and applique and White Hmong reverse applique. All filmed in the villages of this beautiful mountain area."