Download or read book Flowers of Silk and Gold written by Sumru Belger Krody and published by Merrel. This book was released on 2000 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exhibition catalogue features The Textile Museum's collection of Ottoman embroidery.
Download or read book Official Catalogue written by and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ottoman Embroidery written by Marianne Ellis and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a celebration of the extensive collection of Ottoman embroidery at the V and A which ranges from the middle of the 16th century to 1900. In addition to illustrating over 100 major pieces, an introductory text puts the collection in context, explaining who the Ottomans were and their impact on Europe. The embroideries themselves include pieces such as sashes, kerchiefs and scarves which were made to satisfy the requirements of the Ottoman household and are strongly redolent of an exotic way of life. The embroideries can be divided into pre- and post-1720, when the Ottomans made peace with Central and Western Europe, and incorporated many aspects of Western art into their textile traditions. It was not until the 19th century however, that Ottoman embroidery in the form of towels and napkins began to appear in public and private collections in Britain. The book is illustrated with 145 embroideries which are split into the four most characteristic Ottoman techniques- surface darning, laid and couched, double running and double darning. Above all it is the unique double-sided embroideries that are fascinating to Western observers where the same basic stitch has been used over five centuries. This type of embroidery continues to be carried out today by a few skilled practitioners. All techniques are clearly explained through specially commissioned diagrams, which
Download or read book American State Papers written by USA and published by . This book was released on 1834 with total page 814 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalogue of the Objects of Indian Art written by H. Cole and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-05-17 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1874. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Download or read book List of the objects in the art division South Kensington museum acquired during the year 1869 71 77 written by Victoria and Albert museum and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Embroidered Treasures Flowers written by Dr. Annette Collinge and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-01-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fantastic book showcases the Embroiderers' Guild's huge collection of embroidered flowers dating back to the 17th cenury. Featuring photographs commissioned for the book, items are shown in full and also with detail images to show off the flowers at their best. Hailing from all parts of the globe, this is an opportunity to see fabulous works that are very rarely seen in public. The Embroiderers' Guild, founded in 1906, has at the heart of its collection numerous beautiful donated textiles in all forms, given by members and enthusiasts over many years. The collection now contains thousands of embroidery examples from many countries and cultures. This book showcases the best of the collection's flower embroideries, dating from the 17th century to the present day. Whether they are abstract or naturalistic, the variety of flowers shown is quite extraordinary. They all exhibit a wonderful level of skill and imagination, and their beauty and detail will be inspirational to embroiderers of all ages and levels of expertise. Featuring photographs taken especially for the book, items are shown in full and also with detail images to show off the flowers at their best. These wonderful embroidered treasures are as varied as wall hangings, children's dresses, bridal bags and samplers. The images are shown with extended captions giving the country of origin, age, size and technique used to make them. Hailing from all parts of the globe, this is an opportunity to see fabulous works that are very rarely seen in public.
Download or read book Catalogue of the Objects of Indian Art Exhibited in the South Kensington Museum written by Henry Hardy Cole and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Textile Manufactures and the Costumes of the People of India written by John Forbes Watson and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalogue of Works of Art Exhibited on the Second Floor written by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Official Catalogue Fine Arts Department written by and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The New Crewel written by Katherine Shaughnessy and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One look at these pages and you know that this isn't your grandmother's crewel, but a hip, contemporary update that will have everyone reaching for a needle and thread. And these projects are easy, too, because crewel has no counting, no grids, and no cross-stitch--just beautiful free-form embroidery. Dive right in, guided by a basics chapter that explains how to do the different stitches, ranging from French knots to laid filling. Novices will swiftly move on to the 30 practice designs, all accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams, and a dozen lovely projects. Make a card or keepsake scrapbook embellished with stitched motifs, colorful totes, table runners, and an elegant tryptich.
Download or read book Demorests Monthly Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Embroidered Garden written by Kazuko Aoki and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whimsical, beautiful embroidery motifs created by an avid gardener—stitch roses, bees, or whole garden scenes. Kazuko Aoki has a unique talent for translating the beauty of the garden with needle and thread. By offering forty motifs, Aoki invites us to explore her gardens through embroidery. The forty motifs explore the roses and wildflowers that appear season to season, as well as the bees and butterflies that enjoy their nectar. The designs here are exquisite, detailed, and artfullly rendered. Beyond the motifs themselves, Aoki also presents projects that feature the embroidery: brooches, notebook covers, pin cushions, and pouches. For those new to embroidery, detailed how-to illustrations are included.
Download or read book Official Catalogue of the Art Treasures and Industrial Exhibition Great Horton Bradford Opened August 17 1870 Second edition written by Art Treasures and Industrial Exhibition (BRADFORD, Yorkshire) and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
