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About Buttons: A Collector's Guide 150 A.D. to the Present - 088740555X
This is the most informative book available for the collector of buttons, written by a second-generation collector who has traveled the world over to expand her knowledge of this exciting collectible. The book presents over 10,000 buttons of all imaginable materials from 150 AD to the present in full color and relates their history and development around the world. Buttons have been the fastest growing part of the collecting world for the last few years, and this book tells you about the tren...
$63.50
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Batik: Fabled Cloth of Java by Inger McCabe Elliott - 0794602436
From the royal courts of Yogyakarta and Cirebon to the coastal towns of Pekalongan, Surabaya and Lasem, Inger McCabe Elliot takes the reader on a spellbinding tour of Java's north coast examining the customs, cultures and craftsmanship that distinguish its magic cloth batik. Batik - Fabled Cloth of Java is a sumptuous book and now a classic, richly illustrated with color plates of the finest antique and contemporary batik from thirty museums and private collections around the world. It...
$32.50
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Canes in the United States, Illustrated Mementoes of American History 1607 - 1953 - 0964224909
Chronicling American cane-making from 1607 through 1953, this beautifully illustrated book features canes in the context of American history. An ambitious and scholarly volume that includes over 900 images, this book features many of the canes shown at the celebrated cane exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York in the mid 1980s. Written by a cane collector and walking-stick expert whose private collection was estimated to be around 1,300 canes and whose enthusiasm inspired museums and...
$47.50
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Collector's Guide to Chinese Dress Accessories - 9812047298
For the first time, here is a complete guide to Chinese dress accessories worn during the Qing dynasty and the period up to the middle of the twentieth century. The topics covered include headwear, jewelry, collars, xia pei, doudous, purses and fans, footwear and home furnishings. The author also provides readers background on techniques, symbolism, social relationships, and the official regulations governing dress. A valuable reference for students of Chinese history, art lovers, and antique...
$45.38
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Contemporary Rugs: Art and Design - 1858941644
Although rugs woven in the classical style are still popular, it is the new wave of contemporary rug designers from the last ten years who are making news in the style and design magazines. Contemporary Rugs: Art and Design, by leading British rug designers Christopher Farr and Matthew Bourne, and Fiona Leslie of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, is the first book to explore the very best modern rug design from around the world. Some of the most renowned names in modern art and d...
$23.50
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Coverlets and the Spirit of America - 0764316605
Here is a comprehensive tour of figured coverlets made between 1817 and 1869. These antique woven bedcovers, with their graphic and colorful images, provide a wonderful and perhaps unique snapshot of the bright optimism that was the 19th-century spirit of America. Over 100 coverlets are shown in full, in color, and on both sides. They include many early and rare pieces, offering an unprecedented reference on the subject. Nearly all are dated and/or identified, and all the major producing stat...
$53.95
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Decorative Arts & Furnishings in America 1650-1920 - 0912724196
A useful bibliography on 21 specific aspects of decorative arts and household furnishings. Each section contains an essay that outlines the development of scholarship in the field and points toward new directions for research and is followed by annotated entries on the most significant works. Three chapters present the basic reference tools and surveys of art and architecture. These are followed by a series of chapters devoted to types of objects (furniture, metals. ceramics and glass,...
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Dhurries - 0500511381
The dhurrie - for centuries a widely used floor covering in the Indian subcontinent - is becoming a cult item in Western decoration. Its striking colours and the powerful simplicity and variety of its designs are the perfect accompaniment to 21st-century interiors. This is the first thorough-going guide to the dhurrie, incorporating over 250 examples, most specially photographed. The history of dhurries stretches from the Ajanta cave paintings to the present day and readers will see here the ...
$28.50
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Hawaiian Shirt Designs - 0764300547
Beautiful and wild print shirts evolved from the special culture of Hawaii, a paradise of mild climate, clean water, and abundant flowers. With their beautiful Island landscapes, colorful tropical flowers, Asian images, surfer boys, and hula girls, Aloha shirts are great fun to wear and own. In this expansive book, over 425 different shirts are displayed in clear color photographs along with an historical text, women's clothing, 20 different button styles, and -- for the first time -- 229 res...
$31.50
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Imperial Silks: Ch'ing Dynasty Textiles in The Minneapolis Institute of Arts (2 Vols) - 1878529722
This stunning two-volume book is the long-awaited catalogue of the exquisite collection of Ch'ing (Qing) dynasty imperial textiles and costumes from the collection of The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. This collection has a rich history. Approximately half of it belonged to the San Francisco attorney William E. Colby, who had amassed the collection throughout the opportunistic decades of the 1920's and 1930's, and was acquired by The Minneapolis Institute of Arts under the advice of Alfred Pi...
$165.75
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Indian Ikat Textiles by Rosemay Crill - 1851772421
Looking in depth at textiles woven and dyed in the ikat technique, this unique publication is based on the V&A's unrivaled collection of ikats from all over India. Over 100 color plates, revealing in detail the beauty and splendor of these textiles, include many ikats which date from the mid-nineteenth century, representing aspects of this fascinating craft that no longer survive in their places of origin. A complex form of resist-dyeing in which threads are patterned before weaving, ikat has...
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Japanese Children's Fabrics 1950s to 1970s - 0764319671
This book will take you on an unforgettable comic adventure through the colorful and cute imaginations of mid-century Japanese textile designers. Travel on the hem of fun with the vibrant children's manga or illustration that have been translated into delightful fabric designs. Over 300 images portray children, animals, and whimsical worlds, all beautifully photographed to peak the interest of fabric collectors and historians, sewing enthusiasts, designers, and those who love all things Japan...
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Kimono - Vanishing Tradition by Cheryl Imperatore & Paul MacLardy - 0764312286
Kimono is a generic term for traditional Japanese clothing; it means thing to wear. This book provides an overview of some traditional garments, introduces types of designs found in twentieth century kimono that are still available, and presents wearable art inspired by kimono from contemporary artists. The text gives price ranges for items that would be reasonable in a store or gallery, and explains what to look for when collecting. It is the only book we know of that provides values for kim...
$39.95
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Men's Clothing & Fabrics in the 1890s - 0764306162
By today's standards, men wore formal dress every day in the 1890s. The color lithographs and line drawings of men dressed for work that are shown here bear striking contrast to men in the streets now. That very fact makes these clothes more than interesting today, they are actually time capsules for the lifestyle of a century ago. Heavy woolen cloth that has lasted a hundred years, and practical styles that were always comfortable and smart-looking bear witness to the time before automobiles...
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North African Textiles by Christopher Spring & Jullie Hudson - 1560986662
In this survey of North African textiles from ancient Egypt to the present day, the authors describe the main types of loom used and explain the spinning and dyeing techniques. They also address embroidery, applique, tie-dye and passementerie.
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Rugs & Carpets of the World - 0785802010
Rugs and Carpets of the World is deservedly revered book in its field of rugs and carpets. It provides a broad and complete guide to the major rug making areas of the world, making it an excellent introduction to the field for the novice and a oft used reference for the established collector. Lavishly illustrated in color and black and white, it discusses the history of the craft in all the major centers of production, gives an areas by area account of all the main types, and also desc...
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Sculpture in Silk: Costumes from Japan's Noh Theater - 0974207209
Sculpture in Silk: Costumes from Japan's Noh Theatre reveals the philosophical and historical significance of costuming from the Theatre and illustrates innovative weaving techniques, which reached their zenith during the Edo period. This exhibition includes 20 magnificent historic Noh costumes collected by the Yamaguchi Research Center which is renowned for its expertise in Noh costume production. The contemporary costumes, along with Noh masks and accessories, have been created by the Cente...
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Silken Threads Lacquer Thrones: Lan Na Court Textiles - 1588860175
The unique character of Lan Na culture, so different from that of coastal Southeast Asia, is reflected in the textiles and dress of its 19th century courts, and was developed through the integration of local cultures and societies living in the hills and valleys. In the court workshops, indigenous silk and cotton, Chinese silk, Burmese and Shan fabrics, with embroideries and sumptuous trimmings, were used to create ceremonial court dress, while goldsmiths and silversmiths, wood carvers and la...
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Sotheby's Fine Oriental & European Carpets, December 15, 2000 - 7577
This catalog covers over 340 rugs and carpets representing major weaving centers from Europe to China. A number of collections were presented in this auction, including a group of Turkmen rugs from the collection of Vojtech Blau. for over 40 years, Mr Blau has been a preeminent dealer in the carpet and tapestry market. the Blau collection includes several Turkmen main carpets, one of which is a rare Yomud C-gul carpet, as well as an extremely fine tentband, and a number of unusual trap...
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Southeast Asian Textiles: Indonesia's Exquisite Diversity - 0764318101
The exquisite diversity of textiles in this book will fascinate all who behold them! Southeast Asian textiles have long been recognized on the world's international market as superb examples of textile art. This book explores their artistic significance, providing an overview of the various styles, designs, and decorative techniques through over 260 color photographs. It gives practical suggestions for collectors on how to care for, value, and use specimen textiles in the home. Chapters are d...
$33.95
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