Download or read book The Craftsman in Textiles written by Leslie J. Clarke and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Arts and Crafts Textiles written by Ann Wallace and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As with other furniture and accessories from the arts & crafts period, marvelous reproductions and inspired textile originals are being hand-crafted today by talendted women. The results are embroidered pillows and table runners, stenciled window shades and coverings, one-of-a-kind linens, "Centerpiece" accessories, and even women's fashions. The low horizontal silhouettes and abstract shapes of prairie style, the open-air lifestyle of California, the Spanish warmth of the old missions, and the recurring influence of Japanese design. All are captured in the simple elegance of "Arts & Crafts Textiles". Includes tips on caring for and displaying vintage textiles in your home.
Download or read book American Arts and Crafts Textiles written by Dianne Ayres and published by . This book was released on 2002-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One hundred years after it was born, the American Arts and Crafts style remains enormously popular. But while the architecture and furniture have received most of the attention, the colorful table linens, curtains, pillows, clothing, and other textiles have been largely overlooked. This lavishly illustrated volume will delight the eye and become the standard reference on these treasures from our past.
Download or read book Ancient Textiles written by Marie-Louise Nosch and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2007-03-10 with total page 789 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An understanding of textiles and the role they played in the past is important for anyone interested in past societies. Textiles served and in fact still do as both functional and symbolic items. The evidence for ancient textiles in Europe is split quite definitely along a north-south divide, with an abundance of actual examples in the north, but precious little in the south, where indirect evidence comes from such things as vase painting and frescoes. This volume brings together these two schools to look in more detail at textiles in the ancient world, and is based on a conference held in Denmark and Sweden in March 2003. Section one, Production and Organisation takes a chronological look through more than four thousand years of history; from Syria in the mid-third millennium BC, to Seventeenth Century Germany. Section two, Crafts and Technology focuses on the relationship between the primary producer (the craftsman) and the secondary receiver (the archaeologist/conservator). The third section, Society, examines the symbolic nature of textiles, and their place within ancient societal groups. Throughout the book emphasis is placed on the universality of textiles, and the importance of information exchange between scholars from different disciplines. A small book on finds First Aid for the Excavation of Archaeological Textiles is included as an Appendix.
Download or read book Craftsman Fabrics and Needlework from the Craftsman Workshops written by Gustav Stickley and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Craftsman written by and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated monthly magazine in the interest of better art, better work and a better more reasonable way of living.
Download or read book Craftsman Fabrics and Needlework From the Craftsman Workshops written by Gustav Stickley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-14 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Craftsman Fabrics and Needlework From the Craftsman Workshops This experiment has already been tried in several European countries, - and with a goodly measure of success. We have For some months presented in a series of editorial articles the reasons why it should be perfectly practicable in this country, and in coming issues of The Craftsman we purpose to show in detail, the result of personal investigation into what has been done along these lines in other countries and what could be done under the conditions that prevail in our own. In addition to this advocacy of handicrafts allied with agriculture, The Craftsman takes the keenest interest in discovering and presenting to its readers all that is vital in every form of art that is an honest record of our character and our times; in recording every step in the development of a vigorous national style in architecture that shall be an expression of our own need and characteristics, and of noting all achievement as well as sincere experiment along practical lines in the direction of improved social and industrial conditions. On its practical side The Craftsman maintains a department for the purpose of giving suggestion and definite instruction to those interested in various forms of handicrafts and in the planning, building and furnishing of houses. It may be of definite help to you. Why not send for a sample copy and see what you think of it? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Craftsman Fabrics and Needlework From the Craftsman Workshops Classic Reprint written by Gustav Stickley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-05 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Craftsman Fabrics and Needlework From the Craftsman Workshops Considering the wall surface purely in the light of a background, the next best treatment for obtaining a good effect is to cover it with canvas or burlap, which gives an admirably soft, deep atmosphere of color. But in many cases this treatment is considered unsanitary, as once upon the walls the fabric can never be thoroughly cleaned. A good substitute is the prepared fabric known as Fabrikona, which usually has the tex ture of burlap, but which also comes in a very broad, loose weave almost like basket-work. The back of this is so prepared that it can be applied directly to the wall like paper, and the surface also is prepared so that it can be freshened at any time with a coat of wax. For a room where it is desirable to produce lighter and daintier effects than are usually sought in the living rooms of the house, a charming wall covering is Japanese grass cloth, which comes in beautiful colors and is very interesting in texture, the woven straw of which it is made catching little'broken lights which form a silvery sheen over the whole surface. Wall papers, if rough in texture, dull in finish and good in color, are always desirable; but we have found so far very few that have not the fault either of too smooth a surface or of too solid a color. Either of these defects renders the paper lifeless, and makes impossible the apparent radiation of color which has so much to do with the atmosphere. S for the colors that may be used with the as surance that they will prove permanently satis fying, their range is almost endless, but everythingdepends upon the right combination and the pres ervation of the right relations between the soft, dull, sympathetic hues that belong naturally to the background and the more decided colors that serve to give accent and character to the whole scheme. Our experience has shown that it is impossible to go very far wrong with a color scheme such as Nature herself would use, - the varying tones of green, deep red, russet and yellow of foliage, the soft wood browns with all their wide variation of modifying tones, the dim, rich colors found in rocks, and the gray-greens, yellow-greens and deep blues of the ocean. If a sharp accent is felt to be necessary here and there, it can easily be given by a brilliant dash of color that, if rightly used, will seem as much in place as a flower on a grass plot. The liberty of choice is wide, but like all liberty, it carries with it responsibility in the necessity for most careful thought and sensitive perception that the colors may be used and combined so that there is neither monotony nor discord. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Stickley Style written by David M. Cathers and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1999-10-05 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Archetype Press book.
Download or read book Craftsman Fabrics and Needlework from the at the Craftsman Workshops address Gustav Stickley 29 West Thirty fourth Street New York written by Gustav Stickley and published by . This book was released on 19?? with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Index of Craftsmen written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History Of Textiles written by Kax Wilson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-11-28 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1979, this volume acts as a reference for the history textiles. It asks questions on the effect of technology on textiles, how did particular historical periods and locations expand or limit the possibilities for the manufacture of fabrics and how the textile history related to politics and economics, sociology and psychology, art and engineering, anthropology and archaeology, chemistry and physics. Addressing these questions, the author surveys the development of the technical components of fabrics and discusses the textiles of selected places and times. She uses prose, drawings and more than 130 photographs to show how each era of textile production reflects its age. This book is designed to serve as a college text and as a reference work for museum researchers. With sections including illustrations and diagrams; key terminology; spinning wool; spinning and raw materials; single ply and cord and fabric construction.
Download or read book Medieval Clothing and Textiles written by Robin Netherton and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of medieval clothing and textiles reveals much about the history of our material culture, as well as social, economic and cultural history as a whole. This book makes use of archaeological finds and text references in order to examine this history, providing on overview of historic fashions.
Download or read book The Craftsman written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Why We Make Things and Why it Matters written by Peter Korn and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-02-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do we make things? Why do we choose the emotionally and physically demanding work of bringing new objects into the world with creativity and skill? Why does it matter that we make things well? What is the nature of work? And what is the nature of a good life? This January, whether you're honing your craft or turning your hand to a new skill, discover the true value in what it means to be a craftsman in a mass-produced world. Part memoir, part polemic, part philosophical reflection, this is a book about the process of creation. For woodworker Peter Korn, the challenging work of bringing something new and meaningful into the world through one's own efforts is exactly what generates authenticity, meaning, and fulfilment, for which many of us yearn. This is not a 'how-to' book in any sense, Korn wants to get at the 'why' of craft in particular, and the satisfaction of creative work in general, to understand its essential nature. How does the making of objects shape our identities? How do the products of creative work inform society? In short, what does the process of making things reveal to us about ourselves? Korn draws on four decades of hands-on experience to answer these questions eloquently in this heartfelt, personal and revealing book. 'If you are in the building trade or just love creating things as a hobby, you will find this book fascinating' The Sun
Download or read book Weaving a Handbook for Fiber Craftsmen written by Shirley E. Held and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handbook to the art of weaving - a guide for fiber craftsmen.
Download or read book Textiles written by Catherine Legrand and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
