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Textiles Today: A Global Survey of Trends and Traditions

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Textiles Today: A Global Survey of Trends and Traditions

Contributors:

By (Author) Chlo Colchester

ISBN:

9780500288030

Publisher:

Thames & Hudson Ltd

Imprint:

Thames & Hudson Ltd

Publication Date:

1st June 2009

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Needlework, textile and fabric crafts

Dewey:

677.009

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

208

Dimensions:

Width 240mm, Height 255mm

Weight:

1040g

Description

Chloe Colchester's survey reveals a diverse, exciting and provocative field, one at the vanguard of extraordinary technological developments while also the source of astonishing works of beauty. From colour-changing, light-sensitive camouflage to emergency shelters of cement-impregnated fabric bonded to an inflatable plastic, from Eley Kishimoto's gorgeous patterns to the astonishing colours of Morphotex, this dazzingly fresh sourcebook of original and inspiring designs will appeal to all designers and anyone with an interest in textiles.

Reviews

'A colourful and exciting overview of textiles today, which does not just look forward, but also sideways in recognition of our cultural and historical connection to the fabric of our lives' - Embroidery
'Extraordinary ... totally redefines the term textiles ' - Craftsman Magazine
'Traditional and modernity lie side by side throughout ... the ideas and images are inspiring ' - New Scientist

Author Bio

A former design consultant, Chlo Colchester received a doctorate in anthropology for her research into Fijian barkcloth, and studied contemporary transformations of Polynesian cloth traditions during her tenure as a research associate at University College London. She is the author of The New Textiles: Trends and Traditions and Clothing the Pacific.

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