1,122円 This book deals with the lace industry, exploring its history in England, Europe, and in the United States. Lace is a decorative, open-work fabric formed by looping, interlacing, braiding or twisting threads of various fibres. Concentrating on the invention of mechanical production, this comprehe...

330円 "I'll never be able to fit into Mother's pretty shoes!" Meant to be a catalogue of her mother's shoes simply as a gift to her mother and a keepsake, it developed by adding adding memories, quotations, anectdotes - and opinions. It is a celebration of the style of shoes that her mother wore, and a...

748円 This book contains a classic article on the subject of quilting, being an exploration of its history, popularity, development, traditions, and influence. this illustrated article is worthy of a place in any collection, and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the history of the textil...

748円 This vintage book contains an anecdotal history of quilt making in England and Wales. An interesting and informative volume, it will appeal to those with an interest in the history of the British textiles industry, and would make for a valuable addition to collections of allied literature. This v...

748円 This is a classic article on Greek embroidery, especially that found on women's chemises. The chemise is a basic garment worn by peasant women all over the Balkans for many centuries, as late as the twentieth century in some places. The article aims to illustrate and discuss the embroidery of nin...

748円 “English Domestic Embroidery” is a detailed account of the history and development of embroidery in England from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century. This highly-readable account looks in detail at the emergence and subsequent popularity and influence of needlework in England, exploring notab...

748円 “Pattern Sources Of Scriptural Subjects In Tudor And Stuart Embroideries” explores the colourful history of embroidery, focusing on the sources of design of “scriptural” subjects in English needlework during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This vintage book will appeal to those with an i...

748円 “The Mary Brooks Picken Method Of Modern Dressmaking” is a complete guide to tailoring, originally written with the amateur in mind. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations and photographs, this classic handbook will be of considerable utility to modern readers with an in...

1,650円 Publishers Weekly Review This basic guide to oriental rugs is organized to the advantage of the novice collector. A comprehensive section describes and illustrates the 41 most common motifs (geometric, floral and medallion styles and their variations) and the geographic areas where these motifs ...

748円 Quilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material. Typical quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material in the middle, and then the backing m...

1,550円 From Tattoos to Textiles unlocks a rich world of secret symbols, many of whose meanings have been lost, and which are sometimes even hidden from those who make, wear and use them. It is a fascinating journey into history, geography, anthropology and art. The world of Indonesian textiles is so vas...

2,219円 Vintage handkerchiefs have been a source of inspiration for many of the world's most exciting brands. This volume written by a vintage textiles expert, will appeal to collectors of textiles, fashion lovers and designers, and provide a visual feast for anyone with a passion for pattern. Over 200 b...