This complete guide to Batik is an invaluable resource for those interested in Batik history, design, and weaving.Here in this volume, the author has not only given a comprehensive and fascinating account of the origins and history of batik, with examples of techniques and design, but also includes a complete «How-To-Do-It» section on modern methods of creating batik.The text is lucid and easy to follow, and the simple step-by-step format will e ...
Japanese Obi or «sashes» are colorful pieces of fabric that can be used to great effect in interior decorating as well as traditional Japanese dress. In Design with Japanese Obi , the authors present the obi as it is being used in interiors today, demonstrating simple yet striking techniques for making these exquisite kimono sashes the centerpiece of any room's decor. The focus is on seven key uses for obi that are applicable to nearly a ...
Textiles provide a visual history of a country's culture and crafting traditions in a way few other things can accomplish. In <i>Textiles of Southeast Asia</i>, Dr. Robyn Maxwell provides the definitive work on Southeast Asian textiles.<br><br>Traditional textiles are one of the most widely collected and important categories of Southeast Asian art. Using an extensive range of locally produced raw materials and an ast ...
Malaysian Batik: Reinventing a Tradition , traces the history of batik, the materials, methods and motifs of the block-stamped and hand drawn methods, and the ways in which Malaysian batik has been transformed into a craft with international appeal. Batik is more than wax and dye applied to a length of cloth. It is an art form practiced by people around Asia. With its its bolder, abstract designs and its brighter palette, Malaysian batik is a ...
Learn the elements of the timeless beauty that is Japanese design in this concise reference volume. Japanese design is known throughout the world for its beauty, its simplicity, and its blending of traditional and contemporary effects. This succinct guide describes the influence and importance of 65 key elements that make up Japanese design, detailing their origins—and their impact on fields ranging from architecture and interior desi ...
Mix and matching your wardrobe requires knowledge on colors and patterns. There must always be a harmonious relationship between this and that. In fact, kids play dress-up to hone their wardrobe matching skills. If dresses are not readily available, then here’s a book to hone those skills. Get ready to see a fashionable child. Open this book today! ...
Let your daughters master their interest in fashion with this Let’s Play Dress Up Now fashion book. This is a reference book that contains everything they need to know about the latest trends in fashion and the newest ways to get on with the crowd around the world. Get them this book now. ...
Is your child showing interest in clothes and fashion? Then this book will surely be well loved! It is composed of tips and tricks on fashion design. By giving your child the chance to learn the basics of styling today, you are already molding his/her future in the industry tomorrow. Secure a copy of this Children’s Fashion Book today! ...
Fashion trends change constantly. What’s “in” today may no longer be the case in a few weeks’ time. Regardless, there’s a pattern to the changes in fashion trends. If you would just understand the prime elements that make trends trendy, then you'll be able to predict what comes next. Are you ready to do that? ...