Textile Surface Decoration
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
In this book, Margo Singer introduces the reader to the history and traditions of decorating silk and velvet and the varied techniques developed and adopted in China, India, Indonesia, Africa and Europe. Having explained the heritage of textile surface decoration the author then introduces the practical methods of decorating silk and velvet. Her instructions will familiarise the reader with a range of techniques such as dyeing, painting, applique, mixed media, resist and embroidery.