Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains

Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Fabrics is an enthusiastic and comprehensive tour of this most versatile

Fabrics is an enthusiastic and comprehensive tour of this most versatile design element-its history, technology, and lore-sumptuously illustrated with hundreds of imaginative ideas from the world's premier contemporary designers and decorators. Following a historical introduction that tells the story of fabrics from ancient Egypt to the Industrial Revolution to the present day, the authors focus on the evolution of cotton, linen, silk, and wool. Chapters on upholstery, bed hangings, and drapery show how fabrics can be sewn, stuffed, contoured, hung, swagged, and thrown into nearly every imaginable form. Here are smart Scottish tartans draped across walls; layers of silk damask against the floor-length windows of a Parisian apartment; crisp cotton canopies on a bed in Finland; and silk-upholstered chairs at Monticello. The rich use of trim-passementerie-is explored in a chapter of its own, with a wealth of fringe, tassels, and tiebacks. In a dramatic conclusion, some of the best international decorators are showcased in 'A Creative Album. ' A glossary and a directory of sources guide home decorators to creative uses of fabrics in their own living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Spectacularly illustrated with richly colored, sumptuously textured photos, Fabrics is an enthusiastic trip through the history, technology, and lore of this most versatile design element, and a comprehensive look at the people who create it and use it in textiles and interiors around the world. 400 full-color photos. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.