Silk and Cotton - 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 Silk and Cotton write by Susan Meller. This book was released on 2018-12-15. Silk and Cotton available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The traditional textiles of Central Asia are unknown treasures. Straddling the legendary Silk Road, this vast region stretches from Russia in the west to China in the east. Whether nomadic or sedentary, its peoples created textiles for every aspect of their way of life, from ceremonial objects marking rites of passage, to everyday garments, to practical items for the home. There were suzanis for the marriage bed; prayer mats; patchwork quilts; bridal ensembles; bags for tea, scissors, and mirrors; lovingly embroidered hats and bibs; and robes of every color and pattern. Author Susan Meller has spent years assembling the 590 textiles illustrated in this book. She documents their history, use, and meaning through archival photographs and fascinating travelers’ narratives spanning many centuries. Her book will be a revelation to designers, collectors, students of Central Asia, and travelers to the region. Silk and Cotton is destined to become a classic.
From Cotton to Silk
From Cotton to Silk - 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 From Cotton to Silk write by Crystal C. Mercer. This book was released on 2023-06-19. From Cotton to Silk available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. It's Wash Day! But Elise doesn't want to wash her hair. Will a visit from her favorite Auntie CC and a gift from the ancestors change her mind? Features textile renderings created by 467 hours of hand-sewing by artist Crystal C. Mercer.
Under the Silk Cotton Tree
Under the Silk Cotton Tree - 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 Under the Silk Cotton Tree write by Jean Buffong. This book was released on 1993. Under the Silk Cotton Tree available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This series is designed to bring to North American readers the once-unheard voices of writers who have achieved wide acclaim at home, but are not recognized beyond the borders of their native lands. With special emphasis on women writers, Interlink's Emerging Voices series publishes the best of the world's contemporary literature in translation or original English.
The History of Silk, Cotton, Linen, Wool, and Other Fibrous Substances
The History of Silk, Cotton, Linen, Wool, and Other Fibrous Substances - 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 History of Silk, Cotton, Linen, Wool, and Other Fibrous Substances write by Clinton G. Gilroy. This book was released on 1845. The History of Silk, Cotton, Linen, Wool, and Other Fibrous Substances available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
The Modern Natural Dyer
The Modern Natural Dyer - 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 Modern Natural Dyer write by Kristine Vejar. This book was released on 2020-12-15. The Modern Natural Dyer available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. “Kristine’s book breaks down natural dyeing from both a scientific and creative perspective, making the process feel as approachable as it is beautiful.” —Design*Sponge Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious color—the insect cochineal produces pink, maroon, and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. In The Modern Natural Dyer expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing yarn, fabric, and finished goods at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with convenient natural dye extracts. Demystifying the “magic,” Vejar explains in explicit, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long-lasting color. With stunning photography of the dyes themselves, the dyeing process, and twenty projects for home and wardrobe (some to knit, some to sew, and some just a matter of submerging a finished piece in a prepared bath), The Modern Natural Dyer is a complete resource for aspiring and experienced dye artisans. “A terrific primer for anyone new to the technique. Kristine walks you through the ins and outs of the process, from defining what scouring and mordanting mean to helping you learn how best to achieve desired colors.” —DIY Network “Vejar’s lovely book is very sophisticated and detailed.” —Library Journal (starred review) “Absolutely stunning . . . The projects range from dyeing pre-made items like a slip, silk scarf or tote bag to dyeing yarn to knit a hat, shawl or cardigan . . . exceeded all my high expectations.” —Make Something
