A unique selection of the best innovative textile art from the 20th century. This catalogue will introduce the hand-woven textiles of the period in all their manifold variety. It will also demonstrate the great tradition and developments that have taken place over a 100 year period and on many fronts have made this the century of weaving in Denmark. Artists include among many Gerda Henning, Vibeke Klint, Kirsten and John Becker, Hanne Vedel, Kim Naver, Annette Juel, Jette Gemzøe, Nanna Hertoft, Jette Nevers, Naja Salto.

Language: English
Pages: 284
Illustrations: 242 Color Illustrations. 42 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9 1/2”x 7”
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: Textiles - Costume / Crocheting / Embroidery / Fashion Design / Fiber/lace / Weaving Survey
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Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 8790786947
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Code: 5720
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: New

Price: $99.50

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Founded in 1951 by visionary textile designer Armi Rati and her husband, Viljo, the Marimekko Corporation in Finland not only sparked a revolution in pattern making but also pioneered a new definition of fashion that embraced the entire home environment. This book - a comprehensive study of Marimekko designs - presents more than one humdred examples of the exubrant Marimekko fashions and home furnishings that gave the company a defininitive presence on the world design stage. The book considers the history of the company from its founding through today and examines Marimekko’s impact on design in Finland and around the world. The company’s most important designers, including Maija Isola and Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi, their contributions, and their stylistic development are also discussed. In addition, the book examines Marimekko home and office interiors and how they reflected the lifestyle envisioned in Armi Ratia’s broad, radical definition of fashion.

Language: English
Pages: 336
Illustrations: 265 Color Illustrations. 140 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 12”x 10”
Binding: Clothbound w/ jacket
Subcategory: Textiles - Costume / Weaving / Fabric Printing Monographs
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Weight: 4.50
ISBN: 030010183X
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Code: 5514
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: New

Price: $60.00

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Clothing and fashion both reflect and help define a person’s lifestyle and culture. This is the first comprehensive presentation of the development of women’s fashion in Oslo, and Norway overall, during the last 100 years. Though the major influence has always come from French haute couture, this books addresses the diverse trends - from England, Japan and America as well and their relationship to designers and production in Norway’s fashion world.

Language: Norwegian
Pages: 152
Illustrations: 59 Color Illustrations. 53 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 12”x 8 1/2”
Binding: Hardbound w/Jacket
Subcategory: Textiles - Costume / Crocheting / Embroidery / Fashion Design / Fiber/lace / Weaving Survey
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Weight: 2
ISBN: 8270032433
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Code: 4805
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: New

Price: $49.50

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Denmark has never before fostered so many talented deisgners, all marked by a challenging, uncompromising ad willful attitude. So it seems only natural that the Danish Design Centre tells you the story of this exciting field within Danish design. This book and exhibition is a journey through Danish fashion design at its best. 14 of the most gifted designers from Denmark have been invited to show what fashion to their mind, is all about. Each designer has been asked to created three new outfits reflecting the essence of their ideas. The result is an intriguing tour de fource in a discipline characterised by individualism at a high level of aesthetics, technical skill, workmanship and conceptional thinking. Together with 13 of the finest Danish fashion photographers, each of whom has left their visual fingerprints on the outcome, the designers provide us with a unique insight into the artistic process, from the first hesitant beginning to the fascinating final result.

Language: Danish/English
Pages: 184
Illustrations: 93 Color Illustrations. 40 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 12”x 9”
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: Textiles - Costume / Crocheting / Embroidery / Fashion Design / Fiber/lace / Weaving Survey
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Weight: 2
ISBN: 8799019701
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Code: 5525
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: New

Price: $75.00

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