World Dress Fashion in Detail
| Author | : Rosemary Crill |
| Publisher | : Victoria & Albert Museum |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2009-04-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1851775684 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781851775682 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (682 Downloads) |
Download or read book World Dress Fashion in Detail written by Rosemary Crill and published by Victoria & Albert Museum. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the mountains of Montenegro to the shores of South-East Asia and beyond, the V&A's renowned world dress collection is highlighted in World Dress Fashion in Detail . The book, part of the V&A Fashion in Detail series, explores cut work and silk embroidery from Indonesia, applied metal braid and cord fastenings from Albania, as well as elaborate patchwork from Tibet, India, Korea and Iran. Specially commissioned photographs, authoritative text and line drawings showcase the breathtaking richness of detail that will delight and inspire anyone interested in dress.