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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Philippa ScottPublisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 24.00cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 31.00cm Weight: 1.440kg ISBN: 9780500283080ISBN 10: 0500283087 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 20 August 2001 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviews'The most comprehensive history of silk ever written' - Drapers Record 'The Book of Silk is as luxurious as the remarkable material itself' - Fashion Weekly 'Full of scholarship, wit and fine writing' - The Washington Post It was the Chinese who, over 5000 years ago, first discovered and domesticated the silk worm; which eventually became unable to fly, capable only of mating and producing eggs for silk makers. On the ancient trade routes silk was always a valuable commodity, mystifying the Western world. This beautiful book, packed with sumptuous illustrations of clothing, fabrics and furnishings, follows its colourful history right up to the extravagant Lacroix scarves of today. (Kirkus UK) Author InformationA traveller, writer, exhibitions organizer and collector, Philippa Scott has been fascinated by silk and textiles all her life. She studied textiles at Leicester Art College and is contributing editor of Hali. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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