"Việt Nam is home to more than 50 ethnic minorities many of which have distinctive clothing and weaving traditions linked to antiquity. This book covers textiles in Việt Nam--including bark-cloth, kapok and hemp--through the centuries of Chinese rule in the north, a number of in…
An increasing amount of waste is generated each year from textiles and their production. For economic and environmental reasons it is necessary that as much of this waste as possible is recycled instead of being disposed of in landfill sites. In reality the rate of textile recyc…
The author of the Handbook of Textile Design has worked in industry and the teaching profession. This is reflected in her practical approach to textile design, from initial ideas through to finished products entering the retail market.
This thoroughly practical book deals not only with the textile design process itself but also with the development and day-to-day running of a textile design business. Written by a very experienced academic, the book is a valuable resource for both newcomers and established prof…
