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A short introduction covers the history of carpets in the West, from the 16th-century when they became synonymous with wealth and fashionable living, and were often included in the portraits of the day.

In the nineteenth century they were reappraised as examples of good design, and seen as a source of inspiration for the creative industries. William Morris himself was instrumental in the purchase for the V&A in 1893 of the famous Ardabil Carpet, hailed in The Times as 'the finest Persian carpet in the world'. It is only when we have an understanding of how carpets are woven that we can explore the real nature of their design: how patterns evolve and straddle boundaries of time and place.

An illustrated chapter on weaving methods is supplemented by detailed structural analyses of each carpet: the result is a volume that illuminates the subject and will be of great value to collectors, designers and textile historians alike.

Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life presents a pictorial journey around Persia, reflecting the weaving and pattern styles of the many regions and tribes - including Esfahan, Kashan, Nain, Qum, Kerman, Tabriz, Bakhtiari, Senneh, Malayer and Qashqa'i - showing the vast range of carpets woven in Persia from about 1850 to the third quarter of the 20th century. The introductory text to each section explains the particular aspects of that region's weaving style. In addition, each caption gives an in-depth account of the carpet, not only the date and region in which it was woven, but also the motifs and patterns, the technique used, even the weaver, and, in the case of pictorial carpets, the fascinating stories being depicted.

The introductory essay takes the reader through the history and geography of the Persian rug, including information on structure, weaving and knotting, the different output of the city and urban workshops compared to tribal and village weaving, flatweaves, and identification. It also features points of note for the collector, such as conservation and cleaning, as well as highlighting the difficulties in dating rugs, and the problems with fakes.

Lavishly illustrated in colour throughout, Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life shows these carpets at their very best, with incredible clarity of detail, bringing together in one place the diversity of weaving styles and the great variety of patterns, allowing the reader to compare carpets at a glance.

This exquisite book - an essential addition to the bookshelves of all carpet collectors and aficionados - is a testament to the rich and vibrant art form of Persian carpets.

Born in Iran to a family with a long history of dealing in Persian carpets, perhaps it was inevitable that Essie Sakhai should become a respected expert on Oriental and Persian carpets, gaining much of his great knowledge from his father Benayahoo Sakhai. Essie lives in North London, though he spends most of his time at ESSIE CARPETS on the corner of Albemarle Street and Piccadilly in London's Mayfair, carrying on the family tradition started in the 18th century.

Essie is a true enthusiast and hopes through his extensive lectures, interviews and writing (his previous books include The Story of Carpets, which has been translated into many languages, and The Buyers' Guide) to share his knowledge and passion for carpets with a wider audience.

This book is a one-of-a-kind, educational, easy-to-follow, how-to guide for the do-it-yourselfer as well as the skilled craftsman. Every step is clearly illustrated with more than six hundred photographs and more than eighty-five tips! Now you can learn all the trade secrets. Individual projects include how to make a zippered pillow with pleated corners and welted seams, how to make two styles of dining room seats, how to make a zippered cushion, how to repair frames and touch up the wood, and a featured project-a fully upholstered wing chair and matching footstool.

Whether you are looking for unfussy kitchen curtains, elaborate dining room curtains, simple sheers, or sophisticated blinds, you will find the answer in So Simple Window Style.

The projects include ideas for novice sewers, such as tie-top curtains, bead-trimmed panels, and unlined blinds.

The basic techniques chapter has all the information a beginner needs to start decorating windows.

There are also advanced projects, including contrast-lined panels, double-sided blinds, and bordered curtains, plus solutions for awkward-shaped windows or slanting attic windows.

With ideas for tiebacks, valances, and pelmets, you can add perfect finishing touches to your creations.

• 30 step-by-step projects, plus instant makeovers and variations.

• Advice on choosing window treatments that complement the colors and architecture of a room, and tips on fabrics and trimmings.

Cette série de trois ouvrages d’initiation se propose d’aborder les différents aspects du métier de tapissier décorateur. Chaque sujet comprend deux parties, l’une technique, l’autre historique. On ne peut pratiquer le métier de tapissier décorateur sans de solides connaissances des styles et de leur évolution. À la fois pratique et technologique, ces livres contribuent à la formation professionnelle en tapisserie et en décoration d’intérieur.

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Les rideaux et voilages : généralités et définitions, les éléments du décor. Les styles de composition. Les techniques : les prises de mesures, le tracé, les coutures. Les décors de lits : Généralités et définitions, les styles de lits. Les lits contemporains. Glossaire.

This handy reference offers more than 40 major corner and edge techniques for garments and home decorating projects. The easy, step-by-step instructions are appropriate for all experience levels and cover everything from tablecloths and napkins to pillows, shams, vest, and ties.

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Shadowfolds are a rich blend of traditional motifs expressed in a contemporary style. The technique, pioneered by artist Chris K. Palmer, creates patterns from a single, uncut panel of cloth, using a simple, three-step process.

In Shadowfolds, Jeff Rutzky, himself an accomplished and passionate origamist, and Palmer offer detailed and fascinating information about the technique and its origins in both Moorish tile and classic Japanese origami. Palmer first encountered the elaborate mosaics of the Alhambra and became intrigued with learning to translate these patterns into folded paper. He turned for inspiration to the work of Japanese origami masters Tomoko Fuse, Jun Maekawa, Toshikazu Kawasaki and Shuzu Fujimoto, as well as to the great American origami artists Robert Lang and Peter Engel.

The transition to working in cloth followed. The flexible property of cloth allows pleats to be folded to augment and give a dimensionality not present in a flat surface; and the translucent quality adds a unique intricacy to the geometric patterns. When lines in a pattern are folded as pleats, the resulting shapes formed by the pleats become part of the artistic expression of the material.

The possibilities for using Shadowfolds in design are limitless. Some applications take advantage of light shining through the fabric, others show the richness of the folds that have a depth all their own. In addition to explaining the three very simple steps of the technique, the authors show how even novice folders can create breathtaking works of textile art, as well as fashion-forward clothes, accessories and home furnishings incorporating these three-dimensional embellishments. They also include a section of patterns, and fabric and craft resources.

Nowadays people begin to pay more and more attention to residential interior design, which clearly indicates the increasing importance of our home living quality.

This book is about soft decoration in home, it's a collection of beautiful home interior projects which can be used as a reference by both; professional designers and design enthusiasts.

Over 1,200 high-quality colour images of traditional and innovative textiles, in print and on CD-ROM.
Modelled on the successful Surfaces, also published by Thames & Hudson, this new collection of photographs catalogues hundreds of varieties of textiles, grouped by structure and surface treatment, up-close and in interior and exterior applications, such as window treatments, upholstery, awnings, tents and floor coverings.

Like the previous book, Soft Surfaces is tailored to research needs, providing examples for architects, interior designers, theatrical and film designers, illustrators, artists and graphic designers. All the images are included on a CD-ROM for ease of use and are supported by a full reference section with a glossary and source information.

Artists and designers working in all fields of the visual and creative arts will find everything they need in this vibrant, vital resource.

Cette série de trois ouvrages d’initiation se propose d’aborder les différents aspects du métier de tapissier décorateur. Chaque sujet comprend deux parties, l’une technique, l’autre historique. On ne peut pratiquer le métier de tapissier décorateur sans de solides connaissances des styles et de leur évolution. À la fois pratique et technologique, ces livres contribuent à la formation professionnelle en tapisserie et en décoration d’intérieur.

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Les revêtements de sol aujourd’hui, les matériaux, les types de sols textiles, la prise de mesure, les techniques de pose, l’escalier et la pose.

This is the only book you’ll need to learn the craft and art of upholstery from start to finish. With clear instructions illustrated by more than 900 step-by-step photographs, the five projects included here are designed to teach all of the techniques and skills you need to reupholster any piece of furniture to suit your own taste and style.

An essential book for any textile artist looking to expand their repertoire into two- and three-dimensional work. Leading textile artist, teacher and examiner Jean Draper takes you through the entire process from designing through construction to embellishment with mixed media.

This beautiful but very practical book includes diagrams, detailed drawings and stitch information to guide the reader through the techniques, which include hand and machine embroidery. It covers Design, including recording information for translation into stitch (with lots of drawing tips); Choice of Threads, including some unusual threads and costumizing them; Constructing with Thread, everything from knotted forms, with decorative threads, grids and stacks, and coiled structures; Stitches in Thin Air, constructing with stitch alone using moulds and soluble fabric; Using Mixed Media in Stitched Structures, such as paper, sticks, wire and plastics; Adding Structure to an Existing Fabric; Three- Dimensional Fabric Structures.

Working in two and three-dimensions is a growing genre of textile art and this incorporates a fresh approach and great design advice.