An international survey of textile craftwork and its historical applications in arts, clothing, and interior design is organized into three main sections including materials, uses, and construction, in a volume that also provides advice on how to care for artistic textiles.

Product Description: “This fantastic starting point for those beginning in the art of beadwork aptly covers the long record of the art form throughout the world.”―Booklist French mourning wreaths‚ Ukrainian Easter eggs, Norwegian bodices, Chinese slippers, Pakistani hair tassels, Egyptian belly-dancing outfits, Maasai wedding dresses, Sioux moccasins ...read more

Product Description: The tribal and peasant peoples of the world encompass a rich heritage of patterns, motifs, textile designs and techniques, many of which have been handed down through the generations for hundreds of years. This book presents 30 embroidery projects featuring some of these traditional designs...read more