This authoritative survey covers the development of textiles from a huge geographical and chronological range - from China to South America, from Egyptian artefacts of 3000 years BC to contemporary crafts and furnishings.
Reviews
"Two dozen experts give top of the line treatment to the history of techniques."-"Washington Post ""Covers time with a breathtaking visual impact."-"Antiques Magazine" "Beautifully illustrated with period interiors and archive photographs."-"Period Living" "Splendidly illustrated survey of world textile art."-"Hali" magazine
