World Textiles: A Concise History

by Mary Schoeser

Book Overview

From the earliest needles of 25,000 years ago to techno textiles used in Space Shuttle parachutes today, textiles have been fundamental to human existence and achievements, and have informed developments in other areas from agriculture to metallurgy. Textiles are global commodities, common to every culture and for a long time the motivation for trade, the exchange of ideas, and sometimes even conflict. Silks from China, carpets from Persia, ikats...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500203695
• ISBN13: 9780500203699
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Packed with information

I think this book would be in the library of anyone who collects or designs textiles. Even without the color photos of each type of textile, the information on technique and history would mark it as an frequently used reference.

World Textiles

The shipping was super fast, the book was in pristine condition, but best of all, the info in the book was exactly what I needed. It was not a fluffy book about textiles, but a thoroughly researched and well written book. I'll refer to this one constantly. Overall, a fantastic transaction. Thanks much!