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Living With Decorative Textiles [Paperback]

Nicholas Barnard (Author), James Merrell (Illustrator)
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This is a handbook and reference source for decorative textiles, and should be of interest to collectors, or anyone seeking inspiration for home decoration. It contains information of the history and weaving traditions of Africa, Asia and the Americas, including production techniques and functions. Ideas for using tribal textiles today are included, with specially taken colour photographs of diverse interior styles. The book features a full international guide to dealers, importers, repairers, auction houses and museum collections.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome reprint of a classic, July 29 1999
This review is from: Living With Decorative Textiles (Paperback)
Barnard's classic, now back in print, is not only a decorating book, but also an encyclopedia of ethnic textiles, their history, and their care. Every page is filled with gorgeous color photographs of the use of textiles in settings from the American southwest (Navaho blankets) to London (Middle Eastern Kilims) to Paris (African Kuba cloth). Items from hats (Afghani) to huipils (Guatamala) are shown framed, used as furniture coverings, made into pillows, or just hung imaginativly on a wall. I am delighted to find it back in print in a soft cover version. Each time I've loaned out my precious hardbound copy (and then only to special people), I have made SURE I got it back. A must-have for anyone who loves textiles, and at a ridiculously low price given the size of the volume and its plentiful illustrations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome reprint of a classic, July 29 1999
By pacem@mindspring.com - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Living With Decorative Textiles (Paperback)
Barnard's classic, now back in print, is not only a decorating book, but also an encyclopedia of ethnic textiles, their history, and their care. Every page is filled with gorgeous color photographs of the use of textiles in settings from the American southwest (Navaho blankets) to London (Middle Eastern Kilims) to Paris (African Kuba cloth). Items from hats (Afghani) to huipils (Guatamala) are shown framed, used as furniture coverings, made into pillows, or just hung imaginativly on a wall. I am delighted to find it back in print in a soft cover version. Each time I've loaned out my precious hardbound copy (and then only to special people), I have made SURE I got it back. A must-have for anyone who loves textiles, and at a ridiculously low price given the size of the volume and its plentiful illustrations.

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a treasure, available at such low prices, Nov 4 2011
By L. - Published on Amazon.com
I just wanted to second the earlier review of this gorgeous tome. As a textile researcher who has lived for long stretches in Latin America, with a lively interest in tribal textiles from Asia as well, I thought I'd be tough to impress; but the author and photographer had me entranced from the start, never disappointed, and left me knowing I'd surely peruse Living with Decorative Textiles again and again. I can imagine the world being a somewhat happier place, certainly more frugal and greener, if all those incredibly inexpensive hard covers were bought up this year as holiday gifts!
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