Textiles Today: A Global Survey of Trends and Traditions

By Chloe Colchester

Chloe Colchester's survey reveals a diverse, exciting and provocative field, one at the vanguard of extraordinary technological developments while also the source of astonishing works of beauty. From colour-changing, light-sensitive camouflage to emergency shelters of cement-impregnated fabric bonded to an inflatable plastic, from Eley Kishimoto's gorgeous patterns to the astonishing colours of Morphotex, this dazzingly fresh sourcebook of original and inspiring designs will appeal to all designers and anyone with an interest in textiles.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500288038
• ISBN13: 9780500288030
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.4" x 9.9"