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Cotton & Indigo from Japan
Engelsk Hardback
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Engelsk Hardback

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The behind-the-scenes story of how two enduring plants— cotton and indigo— power today''s fiber artists worldwide.

More than 300 colorful photos and behind-the-scenes details reveal the fascinating story of Japan''s cotton and indigo, and their enormous contribution to fiber arts worldwide. Learn how Japan and its top fabric designers, quilters, scientists, and artists combine tradition and high tech to weave the thread, fabrics, and stunning designs that are so coveted in today''s fiber art world.

Take a tour of Japan’s elite textile printing mills to understand why Japan is considered the world''s finest producer of quilting cotton. Learn where all this cotton comes from, and its close connection to another prized plant, indigo. Dozens of beautiful fabric designs and quilts by Shizuko Kuroha, Keiko Goke, Yoshiko Jinzenji, Yoko Saito, and others are featured, as well as cotton and indigo folk textiles through the ages.

This journey gives a deeper understanding of the connection between contemporary textile art and Japan''s cotton, indigo, and traditions.
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
160
ISBN-13:
9780764353512
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0764353519
Kategori:
Udg. Dato:
28 aug 2017
Længde:
19mm
Bredde:
287mm
Højde:
226mm
Forlag:
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Oplagsdato:
28 aug 2017
Forfatter(e):
Kategori sammenhænge