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Fabrics : the decorative art of textiles / by Caroline Lebeau ; photographs by Jacques Dirand ; text by Patricia Corbett.

By: Lebeau, Caroline.
Contributor(s): Dirand, Jacques | Corbett, Patricia, 1951-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : Thames and Hudson, 1994Description: 218 p. : ill (some col.), ports ; 32 cm.ISBN: 0500016313.Subject(s): Textile fabrics | Textile fabrics -- Pictorial works | Textile design | Textile design -- Europe -- Pictorial works | Textile fabrics in interior decoration | Textile fabrics in interior decoration -- Pictorial works | House furnishings | House furnishings -- Pictorial worksDDC classification: 746
Contents:
Part 1: The Fabrics -- Cotton -- Linen -- Silk and velvet -- Wool -- Part 2: Soft Furnishings -- Bed Hangings -- Drapery -- Passementerie -- Upholstery -- Part 3: A creative album -- Decoration -- Textile design -- A Provencal collection.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 746 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00017039
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Illustrated with vibrantly colourful and textured fabrics in 400 full-colour photographs, here is a exploration of the history, technology and lore of this most versatile design element - and a comprehensive look at the creators and designers who use fabrics to stunning effect in textiles and interiors throughout the world.

Bibliography: (pages 213-214) and index.

Part 1: The Fabrics -- Cotton -- Linen -- Silk and velvet -- Wool -- Part 2: Soft Furnishings -- Bed Hangings -- Drapery -- Passementerie -- Upholstery -- Part 3: A creative album -- Decoration -- Textile design -- A Provencal collection.