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  • Kimono Design

    An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns

    by Keiko Nitanai ...
    Kimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns uses hundreds of photographs and a wealth of information on colors, fabrics and embellishments to paint a portrait of Japanese culture, art and thought. Lavish classical patterns, sweeping scenes, and the many motifs that have been woven, dyed, painted or embroidered into these textiles reveal a reflectiveness, a sense of humor, and an ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Encyclopedia of the Exquisite

    An Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights

    Encyclopedia of the Exquisite is a lifestyle guide for the Francophile and the Anglomaniac, the gourmet and the style maven, the armchair traveler and the art lover. It’s an homage to the esoteric world of glamour that doesn’t require much spending but makes us feel rich.Taking a cue from the exotic encyclopedias of the sixteenth century, which brimmed with mysterious artifacts, Jessica Kerwin ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Costume and Fashion: A Concise History (Sixth) (World of Art)

    by James Laver ...
    Series Book 0 - World of Art
    An authoritative account of the history of fashion and costume from prehistoric times to today.From the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of blue denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today, this classic guide covers the landmarks of costume history. Costume and Fashion explores the forms and materials used in fashion ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Alligators, Old Mink & New Money

    One Woman's Adventures in Vintage Clothing

    Alligators, Old Mink & New Money is a celebration of the clothes that capture our memories and imaginations, that leave their indelible stamp on each of our lives. Alison Houtte—a former fashion model who runs the beloved Brooklyn, New York, boutique Hooti Couture—knows that every article of vintage clothing has a story behind it, and she uses these items as a springboard to explore such universal ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Everyday Fashions of the Thirties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs

    Edited by Stella Blum ...
    Series series Dover Fashion and Costumes
    For thousands of women across America, hard hit when the frivolity of the twenties ended so resoundingly with the Crash of '29, the pages of the Sears catalog became an essential resource in maintaining a wardrobe. An ambitious marketing operation, it could not afford to take chances on haute couture; its fashions were geared as closely as possible to the prevailing tastes of the American people ... Read more

    $14.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Medieval Costume in England and France

    The 13th, 14th and 15th Centuries

    Series series Dover Fashion and Costumes
    This carefully researched volume offers lovers of both costume and the medieval period a meticulously researched and accurately detailed study of the clothing of the Middle Ages. Following an illuminating discussion of the style and construction of costumes worn in the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth centuries, noted costume historian Mary G. Houston provides detailed descriptions and ... Read more

    $12.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Everyday Fashions of the Forties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs

    Edited by JoAnne Olian ...
    Series series Dover Fashion and Costumes
    Few publications illustrate so comprehensively what American men, women, and children wore in the 1940s than the Sears catalogs of those years, when the company's fashions typified the tastes of the American mainstream. This book is a compilation of 122 fully illustrated and captioned pages selected and reproduced from rare copies of Sears catalogs of the World War II era.Over 120 large-format ... Read more

    $15.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • French Fashion Illustrations of the Twenties

    634 Cuts from La Vie Parisienne

    Edited by Carol Belanger Grafton ...
    Series series Dover Fashion and Costumes
    Women's fashions of the 1920s continue to fascinate artists, couturiers, and students of fashion, who will welcome this treasury of French designs from that dazzling era. Carefully selected from rare issues of the famed French periodical La Vie Parisienne, over 630 royalty-free illustrations comprise a pictorial display of sophisticated couture embodying the seductive chic of the liberated woman ... Read more

    $11.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • An Anecdotal History of Quilt Makers in England and Wales

    This vintage book contains an anecdotal history of quilt making in England and Wales. An interesting and informative volume, it will appeal to those with an interest in the history of the British textiles industry, and would make for a valuable addition to collections of allied literature. This volume has been selected for modern republication due to its educational value to a modern audience. ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Indigo Quilts

    30 Quilts from the Poos Collection

    A detailed look at the history of Indigo quilts, as well as five beautiful projects inspired by antique designs.The beauty of Indigo quilts is undeniable. Explore the origins of the fiber and fabric presented by two members of the American Quilt Study Group. Step inside the Poos Collection of quilts, one of the largest privately held collections in the world. Featuring stunning quilts circa 1750 ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Repair Shop

    LIFE IN THE BARN: The Inside Stories from the Experts

    'Heartwarming, magical and uplifting'In today's throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and mend'. The BBC's BAFTA Award winning The Repair Shop has brought this waste-conscious message to an even wider audience, with its regular viewing figures of 7 million in the UK alone, cementing itself as a classic series in the vein of Antiques Roadshow.This new book ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Woodland Creatures: The Beginner Tablet Weaver’s Pattern Book

    Beginner-friendly tablet weaving patterns inspired by woodland creatures

    by T. Jordan ...
    Series series Easy Weaving Series
    The patterns in this Woodland Creatures Beginner Tablet Weaving Pattern Book are beginner-friendly, but can, of course, be enjoyed by every type of tablet weaver who would like to dive into a band that is simple and fast-weaving. This pattern book was inspired by the woodland creatures from fairytales and as such these bands are ideal for bringing some extra cuteness to the interior design of ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Classic French Fashions of the Twenties

    Series series Dover Fashion and Costumes
    This fine reproduction of a 1929 French fashion catalog features styles for all occasions. More than 50 color illustrations showcase elegant dresses, gowns, and coats from the designers of an influential and internationally renowned studio. Designs include a promenade and party frocks of silk, lace, and taffeta, all in the era's distinctive dropped-waist, knee-length mode, forming a panorama of ... Read more

    $19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from "La Mode Illustrée"

    Edited by JoAnne Olian ...
    Series series Dover Fashion and Costumes
    Over 1,000 illustrations, meticulously reproduced from rare issues of renowned fashion magazine, present a striking array of women’s fashions from 1860 to 1914: elegant evening and dinner gowns, stylish daywear, wedding ensembles, bathing costumes, mourning clothes, cycling outfits and much more; plus detailed renderings of shoes, hats, parasols, and other accessories. ... Read more

    $22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Montgomery Ward Fashions of the Twenties

    Edited by JoAnne Olian ...
    Series series Dover Fashion and Costumes
    What were they wearing during the Roaring 20s? This chic collection presents a comprehensive view of Jazz Age fashions with hundreds of sepia-tone illustrations and captions. Selected from a 1927 Montgomery Ward catalog, these images form authentic reflections of the era's everyday and formal apparel.For the ladies, the catalog abounds in "rage of Paris" chemise dresses, feather-trimmed cloche ... Read more

    $17.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Everyday Fashions of the Twenties

    As Pictured in Sears and Other Catalogs

    Edited by Stella Blum ...
    Series series Dover Fashion and Costumes
    The Roaring Twenties, age of jazz and flappers, Model T Fords and Hollywood movie stars, was also a time when for millions the bulky catalogs of Montgomery Ward or Sears, Roebuck were a substitute for the window displays of Paris or New York fashion shops. Buying clothing through the mails had become an American institution, and entire families were often dressed via the U.S. Post Office. More ... Read more

    $22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Masterpieces of Women's Costume of the 18th and 19th Centuries

    Splendid view of elegant dresses, expertly rendered by noted theatrical designer, includes finely detailed illustrations of 32 complete costumes and three blouses, shown in color and black-and-white. Here are exquisitely embroidered, full-skirted dresses circa 1700, a high-waisted Empire dress (1820), a magnificent silk dress with an extended bustle and pleated overskirt (1880), more. ... Read more

    $16.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Everyday Fashions of the Sixties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs

    Edited by JoAnne Olian ...
    Series series Dover Fashion and Costumes
    This compilation from a style-conscious decade features scores of illustrations with their original captions specifying colors, sizes, prices. Items include apparel for men, women, and children — from lingerie and playclothes to bridal ensembles, Madras jackets, and vinyl slicker coats. Introduction. Over 300 black-and-white illustrations. ... Read more

    $14.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Men's Fashion Illustrations from the Turn of the Century

    Series series Dover Fashion and Costumes
    Over 100 full-page, royalty-free illustrations document what well-dressed American men wore in early 1900s: checked and striped business suits, sporty knickers and jackets, elegant formal wear, long fur-trimmed coats, more. Includes variety of accessories: canes, gloves, spats. ... Read more

    $14.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Family Photographs and How to Date Them

    For those engaged in family research, there is nothing more frustrating than an early photograph, without any label to identify the subject or the date. But there are always visual clues, and the strongest of these come from what our ancestors are wearing. They dressed up for the camera and their clothes offer us a wealth of information about both the person and the era.Family Photographs and How ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Leavers Lace - A Hand Book of the American Leaver Lace Industry

    This book deals with the lace industry, exploring its history in England, Europe, and in the United States. Lace is a decorative, open-work fabric formed by looping, interlacing, braiding or twisting threads of various fibres. Concentrating on the invention of mechanical production, this comprehensive and profusely-illustrated volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history of waving ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion

    Historic and Modern

    Series series Dover Fashion and Costumes
    While most of us would have little difficulty in recognizing a buckle, hem, or seam, we might be considerably more challenged if asked to identify a godet, a trilby, or a vamp. With this handy book at your fingertips, however, you can quickly find the definition of over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion.From bateau necklines, bobs, and bustles to plackets, havelocks, and ... Read more

    $21.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Chinese Dress

    From the Qing Dynasty to the Present Day

    Featuring over 450 archival photographs and line drawings, Chinese Dress traces the evolution of Chinese clothing from court and formal costumes to the fashions of modern China.A comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book, Chinese Dress is the essential reference for costume historians, fashion designers and collectors, as well as lovers of beautiful clothes everywhere. Chapters include:Dress ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • Crafting Textiles

    Tablet Weaving, Sprang, Lace and Other Techniques from the Bronze Age to the Early 17th Century

    Edited by Frances Pritchard ...
    Series Book 39 - Ancient Textiles
    New research into the techniques of tablet weaving, sprang, braiding, knotting and lace is presented in this lavishly illustrated volume written by leading specialists from Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and USA. Drawing inspiration from the pioneering work of Peter Collingwood, this publication explores aspects of these craft skills in the prehistoric, ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus