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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. In association with the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Plain and simple -- Warps and wefts -- Twine and twist, net, knot and knit -- Paint, resist and print -- Stitch, slash, stamp and pleat.
edited by Lesley Ellis Miller and Ana Cabrera Lafuente with Claire Allen-Johnstone.
Includes bibliographical references (page 498) and index.