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OverviewNeedlework serves functional purposes, such as providing warmth, but has also communicated individual and social identity, spiritual beliefs, and aesthetic ideals throughout time and geography. Needlework traditions are often associated with rituals and celebrations of life events. Often-overlooked by historians, practicing needlework and creating needlework objects provides insights to the history of everyday life. Needlework techniques traveled with merchants and explorers, creating a legacy of cross-cultural exchange. Some techniques are virtually universal and others are limited to a small geographical area. Settlers brought traditions which were sometimes re-invented as indigenous arts. This volume of approximately 75 entries is a comprehensive resource on techniques and cultural traditions for students, information professionals, and collectors. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Catherine Amoroso LesliePublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Greenwood Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.539kg ISBN: 9780313335488ISBN 10: 0313335486 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 30 April 2007 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsLeslie presents an encyclopedia of the history of needlework. It covers a variety of techniques from around the world, such as running stitch and mirrorwork, general topics such as knitting and cross-stitch, traditions, and countries, from those in Africa to North America. Some b&w photos are included, and some topics have been excluded, such as weaving and plain sewing. The book is aimed at general readers and practitioners. -Reference & Research Book News Leslie presents an encyclopedia of the history of needlework. It covers a variety of techniques from around the world, such as running stitch and mirrorwork, general topics such as knitting and cross-stitch, traditions, and countries, from those in Africa to North America. Some B&W photos are included, and some topics have been excluded, such as weaving and plain sewing. The book is aimed at general readers and practitioners. - Reference & Research Book News Author InformationCatherine Amoroso Leslie is an Assistant Professor in The Fashion School at Kent State University where she teaches History of Costume, History of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and workshops in the Needle Arts. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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