Beginner's Guide to Ottoman Embroidery - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Beginner's Guide to Ottoman Embroidery write by Joyce I. Ross. This book was released on 2005. Beginner's Guide to Ottoman Embroidery available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Inspired by the author's visits to Turkey and all that she experienced there, this guide to historic embroideries explores in-depth a wonderful range of stitches, images, and designs. Particular focus is given to the techniques of Ottoman embroidery, as well as the fabrics, threads, and colors that were used. A dictionary of stitches describes a whole range of stitches from Bukhara self couching to needleweaving and Turkish punch stitch. Projects offer inspiring ideas for samplers, cards, coasters, bookmarks, and more. A wonderful section on borders and motifs includes attractive border patterns used in 18th and 19th century Ottoman embroideries and motifs adapted from the pieces the author has studied. It will encourage embroiderers and textile artists everywhere to look at the historical treasures we have around us, and inspire them to create their own original works of art.
Beginner's Guide to Ottoman Embroidery
Beginner's Guide to Ottoman Embroidery - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Beginner's Guide to Ottoman Embroidery write by Joyce I. Ross. This book was released on 2005. Beginner's Guide to Ottoman Embroidery available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Fascinated by the traditional embroidery of Turkey, the author began to compile information on the designs and stitches of this beautiful art form. The origins and designs of this style of embroidery, including available materials and colours, are discussed. There follows general instructions on how to create Ottoman-style embroidery, along with a stitch dictionary and detailed diagrams and photographs of the stitches. A study of a 19th-century yaglik, or towel, describes how the author recreated the style using modern techniques and materials. The remainder of the book presents projects based on traditional Ottoman stitches, colours and subject matter, with colour photographs, diagrams and detailed instructions.
The British National Bibliography
The British National Bibliography - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The British National Bibliography write by Arthur James Wells. This book was released on 2006. The British National Bibliography available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Ottoman Embroidery
Ottoman Embroidery - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Ottoman Embroidery write by Marianne Ellis. This book was released on 2001-10. Ottoman Embroidery available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "Featuring work from the mid-sixteenth century to about 1900, this colorful addition to the V&A's range of textile books draws exclusively on the Museum's outstanding collection of Ottoman embroidery. It includes sashes, kerchiefs and scarves, embroidered with intricate floral designs, which are strongly redolent of an exotic way of life. The historical setting and traditional techniques are outlined in an introductory essay, which is followed by over 100 examples, many accompanied by close-up details. Clear stitch diagrams not only provide guidance for needleworkers, but also an invaluable means of analysing the uses and origins of these beautiful embroideries."--back cover.
HALI.
HALI. - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook HALI. write by . This book was released on 2001. HALI. available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
