Silk: Fiber, Fabric, and Fashion (V&A Museum)

by Ana Cabrera Lafuente, Claire Allen-Johnstone, Lesley Ellis Miller

Introduction: An overview of the book's content Basic Weaves: Plain weave, satin, chiffon, crpe, gauze, stripes, checks, shot silks Warps and Wefts: Figured gauze, damasks, satin compounds, lampas, compound weaves, brocading, tapestry weave, velvet, knotted pile carpets, jacquard woven, gold and silver threads Twining, Netting, Knotting, Lace, Knitting: Twinning, twisting, netting, knotting, lace, knitting, crochet Dyeing and Printing Techniques: Painting, resist-dyeing, tie-dyeing, batik, stenc

ISBN: 9780500480656

504 pages

Published: 2021-11-09

Publisher: Thames & Hudson

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