Silk Art Embroidery A Womans History Of Ornament And Empowerment

Author : Donna Cardwell
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
ISBN 13 : 9780764329067
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Silk Art Embroidery written by Donna Cardwell and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the fascinating history of a distinct style of needlework fashionable in Victorian America from approximately 1877 to 1912. Read how it began, learn the techniques used to create it, and gain detailed information to identify it. This is the compelling story of one woman's ingenuity and steadfast belief that she could make a difference in the lives of women with serious economic need -- the fundamental need for sustenance. Candace Wheeler conceived the idea and saw it succeed beyond her wildest expectations. Embroidering these strikingly beautiful and lifelike silk floral designs became an innovative opportunity for women to earn their own living. Featured is an extraordinary collection of anitque linens embroidered with incredible skill and shown in 383 images, including embroidery books, magazines, and other period items that help explain the story. They demonstrate why art embroidery has become popular with collectors today, apart from its sheer beauty. This awe-inspiring story of noble endeavor and the embroidery style itself is a feast for the senses.

Author : Young Yang Chung
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780713512052
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Author : Andrew Bolton
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN 13 : 1588397777
Total Pages : 501 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion written by Andrew Bolton and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2024-05-06 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vibrant publication brings to life four centuries of extraordinary garments and accessories inspired by the natural world. Offering new ways for understanding and experiencing a garment’s inherent artistry, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion explores clothing’s complex relationship with the body through the senses. Engaging texts by scholars, scientists, and conservators reveal the history behind over 200 works of fashion while also addressing their fragility and ephemerality. Exceptional new photography by Nick Knight of creations by international couturiers and design houses—including Cristòbal Balenciaga, Thom Browne, Collina Strada, Christian Dior, Gucci, Charles James, LOEWE, Madame Grès, Thebe Magugu, Maison Margiela, Alexander McQueen, Issey Miyake, Paul Poiret, Yves Saint Laurent, Elsa Schiaparelli, Bea Szenfeld, Philip Treacy, Iris van Herpen, Louis Vuitton, and Charles Frederick Worth—further deepens our appreciation for each object’s sensorial integrity.

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Total Pages : 1378 pages
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Total Pages : 569 pages
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