Published: 18/03/2021
A comprehensive sourcebook of over 500 patterns across six design styles, a must-have for anyone involved in textiles and the decorative arts.
Delicate florals, bold stripes, geometric prints and sumptuous brocades - delve into the world of textile pattern design with this showcase of over 500 patterns. Close-up, highly detailed images of both designer creations and everyday items from the 1800s to the 1990s perfectly capture the intricacies of each fabric, while accompanying texts provide fascinating insights into the history and creative process of pattern design.
This beautiful and accessible book is a valuable resource for anyone in search of visual inspiration.
Table of Contents:
Floral
(abstract, all-over floral, ditsy, clusters, stripes, Jacobean, nouveau influence, poppies, rendered, roses, silhouette, single colour, stylized, varietal, Victorian spring, warp print)
Geometric
(black and white graphic, broken line, circle and square, circular, cubist, deconstructed, diamonds, geometric floral, grid, mid-century, ornamental stripe, radiating, whiplash line)
Conversational
(abstract, Americana, animals, automobiles, birds, cats and dogs, clowns, feathers, figural, folkloric, fruit, great pretenders, hearts, home sweet home, hunt, insects, lace/net, marbleized, mushrooms, objects, patriotic, tapestry, Western)
Constructed Pattern
(applied, beaded, braid, embroidery, pierced)
Brocade
(all-over floral, bold, cloqué, metallic, mirror, mod, single colour, stripe, two colour, velvet)
Paisley
(all-over, brocade, shawl, stripe, mod)
Publisher information
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 9781786276896
Number of pages: 304
Dimensions: 245 x 190 mm
Language: English
