The Book of Printed Fabric, from the 16th Century to Today
£150.00
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Through two volumes, presented in a slipcover, explore centuries of timeless textiles from the Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes. The books feature 900 printed fabrics from four continents, that are housed in its archives. From the far east origins of these designs to contemporary creations, this boxed set is a wonderful source of inspiration for textile enthusiasts of all kinds.
Dimensions
30cm (11in) x 24cm (9in)
Features
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Through two volumes, presented in a slipcover, explore centuries of timeless textiles from the Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes. The books feature 900 printed fabrics from four continents, that are housed in its archives. From the far east origins of these designs to contemporary creations, this boxed set is a wonderful source of inspiration for textile enthusiasts of all kinds.
Insights
During the early 19th century, the French city of Mulhouse became one of the leading centres of textile manufacture in the country. Today it is home to the Musée de l’Impression sur Étoffes, a museum dedicated entirely to the history of fabric printing from the 17th century right up to the present day.
Details & Care
- Publisher: TASCHEN
- Hard cover – 2 volumes in slipcase
- Colour photography
- Number of pages: 846 pages
- ISBN: 9783836562768
- Multilingual edition
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