The Weaver's Trade
Published to celebrate the 900th anniversary of the Worshipful Company of Weavers, this richly illustrated book is a tribute to the creativity, resourcefulness, and passion behind weaving in Britain today. Visiting a wide range of makers, from handloom weavers creating individual works of art to industrial textile mills producing cloth for the world's leading design brands, the authors take us into a vibrant, colourful, noisy world.
They visit art schools and universities; the weavers of tweed, tartan, cashmere and silk, and the makers of high-tech fabrics used in spacecraft, aeroplanes and cars, medical and engineering applications, furnishings, upholstery, fashion and accessories. They also explore a variety of sustainable, vegan and eco-friendly fabrics.
The Weaver's Trade, by Alex Martin and Emma Crichton-Miller, is a captivating exploration of the art and industry of weaving, offering insights into both traditional techniques and cutting-edge innovations. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Britain's textile heritage and future.
Published to celebrate the 900th anniversary of the Worshipful Company of Weavers, this richly illustrated book is a tribute to the creativity, resourcefulness, and passion behind weaving in Britain today. Visiting a wide range of makers, from handloom weavers creating individual works of art to industrial textile mills producing cloth for the world's leading design brands, the authors take us into a vibrant, colourful, noisy world.
They visit art schools and universities; the weavers of tweed, tartan, cashmere and silk, and the makers of high-tech fabrics used in spacecraft, aeroplanes and cars, medical and engineering applications, furnishings, upholstery, fashion and accessories. They also explore a variety of sustainable, vegan and eco-friendly fabrics.
The Weaver's Trade, by Alex Martin and Emma Crichton-Miller, is a captivating exploration of the art and industry of weaving, offering insights into both traditional techniques and cutting-edge innovations. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Britain's textile heritage and future.
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Published to celebrate the 900th anniversary of the Worshipful Company of Weavers, this richly illustrated book is a tribute to the creativity, resourcefulness, and passion behind weaving in Britain today. Visiting a wide range of makers, from handloom weavers creating individual works of art to industrial textile mills producing cloth for the world's leading design brands, the authors take us into a vibrant, colourful, noisy world.
They visit art schools and universities; the weavers of tweed, tartan, cashmere and silk, and the makers of high-tech fabrics used in spacecraft, aeroplanes and cars, medical and engineering applications, furnishings, upholstery, fashion and accessories. They also explore a variety of sustainable, vegan and eco-friendly fabrics.
The Weaver's Trade, by Alex Martin and Emma Crichton-Miller, is a captivating exploration of the art and industry of weaving, offering insights into both traditional techniques and cutting-edge innovations. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Britain's textile heritage and future.
