Russian Textiles

Susan Meller

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Language: English

Published by Abrams Sep 2007, 2007

0810993813 / 9780810993815

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Neuware - Discover one of the most vibrant and influential textile traditions in the world in this richly illustrated volume featuring more than 175 extraordinary printed fabrics created in Russia for the markets of Central Asia.An indispensable resource for textile collectors, surface designers, fashion historians, artists, quilters, interior designers, and anyone who loves exceptional pattern and ornament, Russian Textiles offers both scholarly insight and endless visual inspiration.From the late nineteenth century through the Soviet era, brilliantly colored cotton textiles traveled across borders and cultures, becoming an essential part of daily life throughout the region.Russian Textiles: Printed Cloth for the Bazaars of Central Asia presents a stunning visual archive of designs ranging from lush Art Nouveau florals and geometric motifs to bold Soviet-era graphics. Worn as robes and garments, incorporated into household furnishings, and treasured for their beauty, these textiles reveal a fascinating exchange of artistic traditions between Russia, Central Asia, and the broader world. In addition to hundreds of meticulously reproduced patterns, the book explores the social and cultural history of the fabrics through essays by leading textile experts. Vintage photographs, historical context, and detailed images of robes and decorative objects illuminate how these textiles were made, used, traded, and celebrated.'This is a must-have book for the inspiration library of every artist; professional fashion, interior, and product designer; crafter; and anyone with a love of extraordinary visual design. Seldom does a new textile book invite one to view its subject matter in an entirely new light, from an entirely new perspective. Russian Textiles does just this.' (Thomas Cole, HALI Magazine).…

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Title
Russian Textiles
Author
Susan Meller
Publisher
Abrams Sep 2007
Publication year
2007
Condition
Neu
Binding
Buch
Language
English
ISBN 10
0810993813
ISBN 13
9780810993815
Item weight
1,461 grams
Dimensions
311x261x21 mm

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