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New in paperback, this colourful book takes the reader on an international textile tour with a fabric-collecting fashion designer. Pieced together much like the fine garments it portrays, this book presents in glorious photographs, samples and sketches a raft of remarkable clothing from all over the world. Taking the reader from Vietnam to Benin, from Central America to northern India, the book is brimful of stunning costumes, vibrant fabrics and breathtaking detail. All designers and anyone who loves fashion will find this volume a huge source of inspiration, as will all fans of off-thebeaten- track travel destinations.‘Fabulous to dip in to, full of inspiration and intrigue, you’ll feel like you’ve made the journey yourself!’ – Craftsman Magazine ‘Fantastically vibrant … bright turbans and intricate embroidery galore’ – Wanderlust ‘Lovely … a wealth of illustrations of people and their finery all over the world’ – The Irish Times
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About the Author
Catherine Legrand is a co-founder of the Théatre du Soleil, for whom she continues to work as a graphic designer. She is also a fashion designer and creator of the French brand ‘À la Bonne Renommée’.
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New in paperback, this colourful book takes the reader on an international textile tour with a fabric-collecting fashion designer. Pieced together much like the fine garments it portrays, this book presents in glorious photographs, samples and sketches a raft of remarkable clothing from all over the world. Taking the reader from Vietnam to Benin, from Central America to northern India, the book is brimful of stunning costumes, vibrant fabrics and breathtaking detail. All designers and anyone who loves fashion will find this volume a huge source of inspiration, as will all fans of off-thebeaten- track travel destinations.'Fabulous to dip in to, full of inspiration and intrigue, you'll feel like you've made the journey yourself!' - Craftsman Magazine 'Fantastically vibrant . bright turbans and intricate embroidery galore' - Wanderlust 'Lovely . a wealth of illustrations of people and their finery all over the world' - The Irish Times
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Textiles: a World Tour : Discovering Traditional Fabrics and Patterns
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4vo (oblong), pbk., 238 pp, ill. Cover slightly worn and battered at the edges; otherwise in very good condition. / Einband berieben und an Ecken und Kanten leicht bestoßen; ansonsten tadellos. 9780500290330 Mit offener Rechnung beliefern wir gerne Buchhandlungen, Bibliotheken, Antiquariate, Schulen, Galerien und Institutionen. Bei neuen uns noch unbekannten privaten Kunden erlauben wir uns die Bitte um Vorauskasse. Wir bitten um Ihr Verständnis. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1400. Seller Inventory # 8875
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Images are beautiful bright and vivid. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book. About the book >.>.> Pieced together much like the fine garments it portrays, this colourful volume guides the reader on an international textile tour, presenting in over 700 glorious photographs a raft of remarkable clothing, people and fabric from all over the world. Taking the reader from Vietnam to Benin, from Central America to Eastern Europe, the book is brimful of stunning astumes, sumptuous fabrics and breathtaking detail. Both an ethnographic textile map and a fabric-inspired travelogue, it explores and reveals many secrets about international textile crafts, including weaving, dyeing and appliqu? All designers as well as anyone who loves fashion will find this volume a huge source of inspiration, as will fans of off-the-beaten-track travel destinations. (MP). Seller Inventory # Batch-FM340-G-8247
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