World Textiles: A Concise History
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Book Overview From the earliest needles of 25,000 years ago to techno textiles used in Space Shuttle parachutes today, textiles have been fundamental t...
From the earliest needles of 25,000 years ago to techno textiles used in Space Shuttle parachutes today, textiles have been fundamental to human existence and achievements, and have informed developments in other areas from agriculture to metallurgy. Textiles are global commodities, common to every culture and for a long time the motivation for trade, the exchange of ideas, and sometimes even conflict. Silks from China, carpets from Persia, ikats from Indonesia, cottons from India, fine linens from Flanders--each of these has helped to shape the modern world. This groundbreaking book surveys, from prehistory to the early twenty-first century, how textiles are made, what they are made from, how they function in society, the ways in which they are valued and given meaning, and the messages they contain. The author shows the intricate relationships between different cultures' textile traditions and demonstrates the significance of the materials we all take for granted in our everyday lives.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 224 | Language: English | Publisher: THAMES & HUDSON | ISBN: 0500203695
FormatPaperback
Pages224
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0500203695
EAN9780500203699
PublisherTHAMES & HUDSON
Publication Date2003-06-01
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.7 Pounds
Length8.9 Inches
Width5.9 Inches
Height0.6 Inches
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