Silk reveals a breathtaking selection of fabric and fiber dating from antiquity to the early twenty-first century. Structured by technique, this outstanding new survey draws on the exceptional collections of London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and shows the aesthetic and technical achievements of artisans, designers, and manufacturers. From dyeing to weaving and crochet to embroidery, this is a magnificent visual exploration of methods used over the centuries. From historic treasures in China and South America to nineteenth-century European international exhibitions of art and industry, and more recently, designers’ catwalk collections from the fashion capitals of America, Asia, and Europe, including pieces by Dior, Balenciaga, and McWueen, here is the ultimate compendium of silk, presented in a luxurious real-cloth binding.

• 620 illustrations
• 504 pages
• Hardcover
• Imported

SPECIFICATIONS

• 9.4"W x 11.4"L
• Weight, about 6.4 lbs.