TY  - BOOK
AU  - Miller,Lesley Ellis
AU  - Cabrera Lafuente,Ana
AU  - Allen-Johnstone,Claire
ED  - Victoria and Albert Museum.
TI  - Silk: fibre, fabric and fashion 
SN  - 9780500480656
PY  - 2021///
CY  - London
PB  - Thames & Hudson, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum
KW  - Silk
KW  - History
KW  - Silk industry
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (page 498) and index; Plain and simple -- Warps and wefts -- Twine and twist, net, knot and knit -- Paint, resist and print -- Stitch, slash, stamp and pleat
N2  - Silk has long captured the imagination of peoples round the globe, inspiring creativity in the making of luxurious textiles. This major new survey draws on the exceptional collections of London's Victoria and Albert Museum and explores tradition and innovation across the history and geography of silk production, celebrating the ingenuity and skill of designers and makers. Structured by technique, from weaving and knitting to dyeing, printing and embroidery, this compendium showcases a rich variety of artworks, furnishings and clothing, including fashions from recent designer catwalk shows in North America, Asia and Europe. In association with the Victoria and Albert Museum
ER  -