Living With Decorative Textiles.

Thames & Hudson, 1995-06-12. 1st Edn. 1st Imp.. Paperback. VG+/VG++/ND. Box X19 SOFTBACK SHIPPED FROM THE UK.* Edition: 1st. Thus.* Impression:1st.* Date of Publication: 1995.* Publisher: Thames & Hudson.* Binding and cover condition: Colour photo-illustrated stiff card covers with french flaps showing various tribal antiques and textiles to front. Black titles to spine & face. No shelf wear to edges, or to head or tail of spine. Now in clear slip-on library cover. VG++.* Contents condition: Ex school-library copy with the usual stamps and labels. Clean, crisp, tight & bright. No annotations, marks or inscriptions, no tanning or other visible faults to pages, minimal age darkening to page edges & margins. Seems lightly used. VG+.* Illustrations: Numerous colour & b/w photos by James Merrill. In addition line drawings and diagrams throughout.* Pages: 179 pp. text. xii pp. further reading, lists of textile collections, auction houses, dealers etc. glossary & index at rear.* Description:- 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. * This is a NEAR VG++ ex school-library copy of the 1st./1st. with minor faults reducing it to VG+. In clear protective slip-on cover.* 0