Silk
fiber fabric and fashion
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Cabrera Lafuente, Ana Ellis Miller, Lesley Allen-Johnstone, Claire
Summary
Silk has long captured the imagination of peoples round the globe, inspiring creativity in the making of luxurious textiles. This new survey draws on the collections of London's Victoria and Albert Museum and explores tradition and innovation across the history and geography of silk production, celebrating the ingenuity and skill of designers and makers. Structured by technique, from weaving and knitting to dyeing, printing and embroidery, this compendium showcases a rich variety of artworks, furnishings and clothing, including fashions from recent designer catwalk shows in North America, Asia and Europe. In association with the Victoria and Albert Museum