Textiles are the most ubiquitous and diverse creative art form on earth. This new book celebrates their spectacular and enduring appeal like no other.
Mary Schoeser's knowledge is gleaned from a lifetime in the textile arts to present a sweeping survey of the role textiles have played throughout history.
- Over 1,000 historical and contemporary images and highly informed texts illustrate the huge variety of materials, as well as their possible manipulations and treatments.
- Detailed descriptions include histories of private collections and underscore the importance of context for appreciating the detail of fabric and cloth.
- An extensive resource section provides information about museum and textile associations around the world, making this the one book that all lovers of textiles will want to own.
