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TEXTILES
B5176) Kent,
Kate Peck. NAVAJO WEAVING
: Three Centuries of Change. 1996. 10" x 8 1/2", 139
pages, 24 colour plates, 80 black and white illustrations. Lavishly illustrated
and meticulously researched, the classic introductory text on this appealing
Native American art form. Soft covers, near fine. 9.50 pounds sterling
B1926) Schoeser,
Mary, and Rufey, Celia. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN TEXTILES from 1790 to
the present. 1989. 11 5/8" x 9 1/2", 256 pages, 405
illustrations, 333 in colour. An encyclopaedic and authoritative sourcebook of
two centuries of furnishing textiles, lavishly illustrated and charting the
changing tastes and technical innovations of succeeding decades. Illustrations
of the fabrics are supplemented with pictures of rooms, showing how the fabrics
were used at windows, on floors, in upholstery and drapery etc. An invaluable
guide for architects and designers. Extensive Bibliography. Hb in dw, fine. 35.00
pounds sterling
B1062) Anderson, Clarita S. WEAVING A LEGACY. The Don and Jean Stuck
Coverlet Collection. 1995. 10 1/4" x 10", 234 pages, 428
illustrations, including 50 full colour plates. Each of the 356 coverlets in
the collection is illustrated and the size, weave structure, fibre content,
inscriptions, and - where known - weaver's names, dates and provenance are
noted. Bibliography, index of weavers. Hb in dw, near fine, except for
remainder mark on lower edge. 35.00
pounds sterling
B1573) Thurman, Christa C. Mayer.
TEXTILES IN THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO. 1992. 11 3/4" x 9
1/4", 152 pages, 112 full colour illustrations. A tour of one of America's
most comprehensive textile collections. Catalogue, Glossary. Hb in dw, near fine, except
for remainder mark on lower edge. 25.00 pounds sterling
B2992) Mossinger,
Ingrid (editor). EUROPEAN TEXTILE DESIGN OF THE 1920s (Bestandskatalog /
Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz Series.) 1999. 12" x 9", 160 pages, well
illustrated in colour and black and white. Presents the complete collection of
textiles (some 185 examples) from the 1920s comprised within
the Chemnitz Textile and Handicrafts Collection, one of the largest collections
of quality in Europe. Artists’ biographies, Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in
dw, near fine. 28.00 pounds sterling
B3244)
Vollmer, John M. Clothed to Rule the Universe :
MING TO QING TEXTILES AT THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO. 2000. 10
1/4" x 8 3/8", 112 pages, richly illustrated with full colour
reproductions, showcasing approximately eighty important objects, incorporating
full technical data on each piece. The first publication devoted entirely to
The Art Institute of Chicago’s exceptional holdings of Chinese
textiles, an essential reference source. Glossary, selected references. Card
covers, near fine. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4818) Maxwell, Robyn. Sari to Sarong : FIVE HUNDRED YEARS OF INDIAN AND INDONESIAN TEXTILE
EXCHANGE. 2003. 11 3/8" x 9 3/8", 216 pages, well illustrated,
almost wholly in colour. Published on the occasion of
the exhibition of the same title at the National Gallery of Australia. Soft
covers, near fine. 20.00 pounds sterling
B4610) Parry, Linda. TEXTILES
OF THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT. 2005. 10" x 8 5/8", 160 pages,
153 illustrations, 91 in colour. Includes Catalogue of Designers, Craftsmen,
Institutions and Firms, Bibliography. Soft covers, minor crease to upper cover,
otherwise near fine. 12.50 pounds
sterling
B4089) Samuels,
Charlotte. ART DECO TEXTILES. 2003.
12" x 10 1/8", 144 pages, more than 100 colour photographs. Published
to coincide with the Art Deco 1910-1939 exhibition. A rich survey of the work
of designers such as Robert Bonfils, Ruth Reeves, and Marian Dorn, an essential
resource for students and collectors. Glossary, notes on firms and designers,
Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 45.00
pounds sterling
B4492) 100 JAHRE BIRCKS. 1963.
11 3/4" x 8 1/8", 174 pages, well illustrated in black and white.
Well presented celebration of 100 years of Peter Bircks & Cie, silk
weavers. Text in German. Copy No. 397. Many illustrations of fur coats. Hb,
bound in silk brocade incorporating company emblems including ‘Bircks-Seiden 100 Jahre. A
very nice copy. 48.00 pounds
sterling
B4508) Sharples,
Jennifer. THAI SILK. 1994. 12" x 9", 160 pages, well
illustrated, mainly in colour. Comprehensive .
Glossary, bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine, uncommon. 40.00 pounds sterling
B4553) Lewis, June R. From Fleece
to Fabric : A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SPINNING, DYEING, AND
WEAVING. 1983. 8 3/4" x 5 1/2", 212 pages, over 100 black and
white illustrations and figures. A practical handbook, taking the reader
through the complete process in detail from fleece to woven fabric. Hb in dw, a
nice copy. Uncommon. 20.00 pounds
sterling
B6160) Jackson, Constance; Plowman,
Judith. THE WOOLCRAFT BOOK
: Spinning, Weaving and Dyeing. 1980. 10 1/4" x 7 5/8",
192 pages, some 157 illustrations in black and white and colour, including
diagrams and line drawings. Includes section on the special problems encountered
when weaving with hand-spun wool; also the craftworker
is clearly told throughout the book how to identify faults, diagnose their
causes, and how to correct and/or avoid them in future. Additionally
the two authors spent some thirty months in compiling the book, testing,
re-testing and finally checking every pattern and dyeing formula to ensure
absolute clarity, simplicity and accuracy. Hb in dw, apart from the previous
owner's neatly written name on the front free endpaper, the is a near fine copy
of the first edition. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4667) Kerlogue, Fiona G. BATIK : Design, Style and History. 2004. 10
3/4" x 8 1/4", 192 pages, 204 illustrations, 173 in colour, map. The
definitive history of batik in Indonesia and its modern practice. Batik
collections, Glossary, Bibliography. Folded card covers, minor crease to lower
corner of rear cover, otherwise near fine. 15.00
pounds sterling
B5160)
Singer, Margo; Spyrou, Mary. TEXTILE ARTS :
Multicultural Traditions. 2003. 9 5/8" x 7 3/8", 128 pages,
extensively illustrated in black and white and colour. Surveys the textile
traditions of many cultures, describing basic materials and techniques. List of
suppliers, museum collections, bibliography. Soft covers, near fine. 12.50
pounds sterling
B2930) Reigate, Emily. AN
ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO LACE. 1996. 11" x 8 1/2", 262 pages, 700
black and white photographs and 12 full colour plates. Copiously illustrated
with lace from all manufacturing centres and all ages;
a key reference work on the subject. Bibliography, Glossary. Currently out of
print. Hb in dw, near fine. 35.00 pounds
sterling
B4373) Browne, Clare. LACE FROM THE
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM. 2004. 12" x 10 1/8", 144 pages, 100
plates in black and white and colour. A wide-ranging survey of the art and
craft of lace making down the ages. Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 75.00 pounds sterling
B5166) Collier,
Ann. THE ART OF LACEMAKING. 1986.
12" x 8 1/2", 96 pages, well illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs. Hb in
price-clipped dw, otherwise a near fine copy. 15.00 pounds sterling
B5924) Stott,
Geraldine. THE BOBBIN LACE MANUAL. 1988. 10" x 7 5/8", 120 pages,
229 diagrams and prickings (52 in colour), 31 photographs. Packed with
practical information. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 30.00 pounds sterling
KNITWEAR
B5945) Moss, Jean. JEAN MOSS DESIGNER KNITS COLLECTION. 1991.
12" x 8 3/4", 160 pages, well illustrated in colour. Details 33
signature designs. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B4931) THE EDINA RONAY
COLLECTION. 1988. 12 1/2" x 9 1/8", 160 pages, superbly
illustrated, almost wholly in colour. Thirty-five exclusive designs by one of
the best-known knitwear designers in the world. Hb in dw, near fine. 12.50 pounds sterling
B5163) Sheard, Stephen, Editor; Fassett, Kaffe,
Introduction. THE BEST OF ROWAN : 50 Designer
Knitting Patterns. 1998. 12 1/4" x 9 1/4", 192 pages, each
pattern illustrated in colour with clear instructions and charts. Hb in dw,
near fine. 25.00 pounds sterling
B4658) Black, Sandy. KNITWEAR IN
FASHION. 2005. 11 5/8" x 8 1/4", 192 pages, 300 illustrations,
285 in colour. Radical ideas in knitwear design; a comprehensive survey of the
art and design of knitwear today. Technology, developments, yarns and fibres,
designer biographies, Glossary, Bibliography. Soft covers, corner bumped
otherwise near fine. 14.00 pounds
sterling
RUGS,
CARPETS
B4435) Anderson, Susan H. THE MOST
SPLENDID CARPET. 1978. 11" x 8 1/2", 96 pages, well illustrated
with 6 plates and 46 figures in black and white and colour. The re-creation of
the Senate Chamber Carpet, Congress Hall, Philadelphia. Card covers, upper
corner creased, otherwise a very good copy. 12.50
pounds sterling
B4436) Von Rosenstiel, Helene. AMERICAN
RUGS AND CARPETS from the Seventeenth Century to Modern Times. 1978. 11
1/8" x 8 5/8", 192 pages, 32 colour plates, 200 photograph, 30
drawings. The first-ever account of the whole subject of rugs, carpets, and
other floor coverings in America from colonial times to the current day.
Chronology, Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
B1499) Gregorian, John B. ORIENTAL RUGS OF THE SILK ROUTE. Culture,
Process, and Selection. 2000. 11 1/4" x 9 1/4", 175 pages,
superbly illustrated in colour and black and white. Gregorian writes with
authority, having grown up amidst oriental rugs imported by his father, who
founded in 1934 what is now one of America's oldest and largest rug companies.
Covers the history of the Silk Route; information on rug types, dyes,
symbology, weaving techniques and knots. Also a
complete guide to evaluating and assessing a rug, tips on negotiating abroad,
and decorating with oriental rugs throughout the home. Glossary, Appendices on
cleaning and repairing oriental rugs. Hb in dw, near fine. 30.00 pounds
sterling
B2321) Concaro, Edoardo; Levi, Alberto (editors) SOVEREIGN CARPETS :
Unknown Masterpieces from European Collections. 1999. 11 1/4" x 9
5/8", 233 pages, superbly illustrated
in colour. Published on the
occasion of the exhibition ‘Sovrani
Tappeti : The Oriental Carpet from XV to XIX century.
Two Hundred Masterpieces of Textile Art’ held in Milan in 1999.
Catalogues and illustrates some
200 magnificent carpets. Maps, extensive Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 28.00 pounds sterling
B661) Allane, Lee. ORIENTAL RUGS A Buyer's Guide. 1997. 10" x
7", 136 pages, 40 colour illustrations, 36 two-colour drawings and 4 maps.
A comprehensive guide to modern oriental rugs, giving complete advice on
finding the right rug for the right purpose at the right price. Reveals how
techniques, materials and tools affect their character and quality. Lee Allane
has collected oriental rugs for a number of years and
is a consultant for several international auction houses and carpet companies.
Soft covers, remainder
mark on lower edges, otherwise very good. 9.50 pounds sterling
B4277) Farr,
Christopher; Bourne, Matthew; Leslie, Fiona. CONTEMPORARY RUGS : Art and Design. 2002.
11 5/8" x 9 3/4", 208 pages, well illustrated, almost wholly in
colour. The first book to explore fully the very best in contemporary rug
design from around the world. Biographies of key designers and producers of the
last 30 years, Glossary, international directory of sources and resources. Hb
in dw, near fine. 38.00 pounds sterling
B3416) Day,
Susan. ART DECO AND MODERNIST CARPETS. 2002.
12 7/8" x 9 5/8", 224 pages, 250 illustrations, 149 in
colour. Biographies of artists, manufacturers and retailers, signatures,
monograms, Glossary, Bibliography. Hb
in dw, near fine. 35.00 pounds sterling
EMBROIDERY, SEWING TECHNIQUES
B3231) Taylor, Roderick. EMBROIDERY
OF THE GREEK ISLANDS. 1998. 11 1/4" x 8 5/8", 192 pages,
extensively illustrated mainly in colour. Comprehensive reference on these
desirable embroideries tracing the wide range of influences and styles
involved, and showing how a high level of skill and richness of invention are
combined. Materials, techniques, notes on early collectors, Bibliography,
Glossary. Hb, near fine, in very good dw. 35.00
pounds sterling
B4823) de Dillmont, Th., Editor. D.M.C.
Library : JUGOSLAVIAN EMBROIDERIES - 1st Series. No
date. 7 3/4" x 11 1/2", 15 pages of text, which includes directions
for working the patterns, 20 colour plates, tracings of models shown on plates
12 to 20, 4 page catalogue of publications available
in the D.M.C. Library. Illustrated paper covers, generally somewhat soiled,
crease on front cover, previous owners’ name(s) on front cover and title
page, otherwise a very good copy. 20.00
pounds sterling
B4443) Ellis, Marianne; Wearden, Jennifer. OTTOMAN EMBROIDERY. 2001.
B5904) Thomson,
Barbara; Trewin, Wendy. EMBROIDERED CHURCH KNEELERS. 1987.
10" x 7 1/2", 120 pages, 8 colour photographs, 81 black and white
photographs, 18 line drawings. An invaluable source of inspiration. Hb in
price-clipped dw, front free endpaper trimmed diagonally at top right-hand
corner (presumably to remove the previous owner’s name) otherwise a near
fine copy. 12.50 pounds sterling
B6153)
Mayhew, Jayne Netley; Wheeler, Nicki. FOUR SEASONS IN CROSS STITCH. 1997. 10 5/8" x 7 7/8", 128
pages, beautifully illustrated in colour, full-colour charts for this stunning
collection of over 50 delightfully realistic wildlife scenes. Laminated boards
in dw, a near fine copy. 12.50 pounds sterling
B5892) Gostelow,
Mary. BLACKWORK. 1998. 10 3/4"x
8 1/4", 160 pages, coloured frontispiece, 140 illustrations, including many
close-ups of blackwork designs. A carefully researched work on blackwork, or
black-on-white embroidery, which is also often referred to as “Spanish
work”. Soft covers, a near fine copy. 18.00
pounds sterling
B3980) Perrone,
Lisbeth. THE NEW WORLD OF NEEDLEPOINT :
101 Exciting Designs in Florentine, Grospoint and Other Repeat Patterns. No
date, 1970’s? 11 3/8" x 7 7/8", 142 pages, illustrates each
design with a simple-to-follow work chart, a monochrome photograph, and a
colour photograph showing a section of the finished work. The designs are
graded as easy, intermediate and advanced, ensuring that a beginner can
progress quickly to the more elaborate designs. Hb in dw, near fine. 12.50
pounds sterling
B2577) Brown, Clare; Wearden, Jennifer. SAMPLERS from the Victoria
and Albert Museum. 1999. 12" x 9 7/8", 144 pages, 112 colour
plates of samplers from the outstanding collection at the Victoria and Albert
Museum, black and white diagrams showing stitching techniques. A gallery of the
most important and beautiful samples in the Victoria and Albert Museum; an
opportunity to see in close-up fragile objects which cannot be left on
permanent display or seen in strong light. International in scope, covering a
wide variety of stitch types, with practical information and inspiration for
designers and embroiderers. Glossary, with illustrations of stitch techniques, Bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 48.00 pounds
sterling
B4792) Wilson, David M. THE BAYEUX
TAPESTRY : The Complete Tapestry in Colour with Introduction, Description and
Commentary. 2004. 13 3/4" x 10 1/2", 234 pages; the tapestry
itself is reproduced in full colour over 146 pages, with captions on a fold-out
page for easy reference. A second reproduction of the tapestry in black and
white has a detailed accompanying commentary. Hb in dw, near fine. 45.00 pounds sterling
B5897) Travis, Dinah. THE COMPLETE
MINIATURE QUILT BOOK : Over 24 Projects for Quilters and Doll's House Enthusiasts. 1998.
11 1/8" x 8 5/8", 112 pages, over 70 colour photographs, diagrams.
Will inspire quiltmakers and miniature enthusiasts alike. Hb in dw, a very good
copy. 25.00
pounds sterling
B2842) Hilberg, Birte. THE
PATCHWORK PLANNER : 350 Original Designs for Traditional Patchwork. 1993.
11 1/4" x 8 1/2", 192 pages, superbly illustrated, mainly in colour. Presents over 350 absolutely new
designs for traditional patchwork. Hb in dw, bookplate on front free end-paper,
otherwise a near fine copy. 14.00 pounds sterling
B4723) Crabtree, Caroline; Stallebrass,
Pam. BEADWORK : A World Guide. 2002.
11 3/8" x 9 3/4", 208 pages, over 600 illustrations, almost wholly in
colour. The first survey to reveal the wealth and diversity of traditional
beadwork around the world. The result will inspire beadworkers, collectors and
designers, and anyone interested in art, craft and fashion. Construction and
techniques, list of collections, bibliography. Hb in dw, near fine. 20.00 pounds sterling
B6142) Wood, Dorothy. THE BEADER'S BIBLE : A Comprehensive Guide to Beading Techniques. 2008.
11 1/8" x 8 3/8", 176 pages, illustrated throughout in colour.
Laminated boards, no dw, probably as issued, a near fine copy. 12.50 pounds sterling
B6114) Gourley, Elizabeth; Davis, Jane; Talbott, Ellen. THE ART OF
SEED BEADING. 1999. 11 1/4" x 8 7/8", 128 pages, well illustrated
in colour and black and white. 28 stunning and varied projects; covers every
stitch and technique. Hb in dw, a near fine copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B6117) Welch, Nancy. THE CREATIVE ART OF TASSELS. 2000. 10 1/4" x 8 3/4", 128
pages, well illustrated in colour, and black and white diagrams. Demonstrates a
wide variety of techniques, and creative ideas. Laminated boards in dw, dw has
1” tear at upper corner, ownership label on front, and remnants of two
other blank labels at lower rear; the book itself is a near fine copy. 10.00 pounds sterling
B5949) Shaeffer, Claire B. COUTURE SEWING TECHNIQUES. 2007.
10" x 8", 217 pages, well illustrated in black and white and colour.
A wealth of information - much of it unpublished elsewhere - presenting the
finest sewing techniques as they are actually practiced in couture workrooms.
Soft covers, a near fine copy. 20.00 pounds sterling
B3202) Luke, Heather. CREATIVE CURTAINMAKING MADE EASY. 2001. 11 3/8" x 9", 160
pages, 350 colour photographs. Hundreds of proven techniques and expert tips.
Section on basic skills. Folded card covers, crease to rear cover, otherwise
near fine. 12.00 pounds sterling
B2215) James, David. UPHOLSTERY A Complete Course. Chairs,
Sofas, Ottomans, Screens and Stools. 1992. 11 5/8" x 8 1/4", 293
pages, almost 500 line drawings, 8 pages of colour illustrations showing 4
projects. Guides the reader through the basic upholstery skills and on to more
advanced and challenging pieces. Bibliography, glossary. Soft covers, near
fine. 15.00 pounds sterling
HABERDASHERY
B2496) Danzker, Jo-Anne Birnie (editor). ART NOUVEAU BUCKLES 1896-1910 : The Kreuzer Collection. 2000. 11
1/2" x 9 1/4", 232 pages, 250 colour illustrations, 35 illustrations
of marks. Presents almost 200 Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, and Liberty Style buckles
with symbolistic, floral and geometric designs. Includes more than 40 buckles
from Liberty & Co. of London. Biographies, Bibliography. English and German
text. Hb in dw, near fine. 45.00
pounds sterling
B4613) McConnel, Bridget. A
COLLECTORS GUIDE TO THIMBLES. 1990. 12" x 9 1/8", 95 pages, over
illustrations in black and white and colour. Comprehensive guide by one of the world’s
foremost authorities. Includes notes on maintenance and conservation, buyer’s
guide, Glossary. Hb in dw, near fine. 25.00
pounds sterling
B1053)
Taunton, Nerylla. ANTIQUE NEEDLEWORK TOOLS AND
EMBROIDERIES. 1997. 11" x 8 1/2", 220 pages, more than 225
colour plates, 14 black and white plates. Glossary, Bibliography. Hb in dw,
near mint. 48.00
pounds sterling
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