Matches in Harvard for { <http://id.lib.harvard.edu/aleph/008274904/catalog> ?p ?o. }
Showing items 1 to 29 of
29
with 100 items per page.
- catalog abstract ""Embellishment with glittering substances is a worldwide and ancient practice." "Combining an artist's eye with an in-depth knowledge of textile techniques, Victoria Rivers has spent more than a decade in her quest for the most spectacular examples of this universally appealing phenomenon. Drawing on an extraordinary array of specialist and inaccessible anthropological research from every continent, she examines the lustrous qualities of silk and the special dyeing techniques and other treatments that give fabric surfaces shimmering qualities; explores the use of gold, silver, metals, sequins, beads and mirrors for decoration; and shows how other gifts of nature - shells, seeds, feathers and beetle wings - are cleverly manipulated to simulate more precious materials." "This illustrated, and original odyssey through the world's cultures is essential reading for anyone concerned with the history of textiles and contemporary fashion, as well as all those interested in symbol and ceremonial practice in traditional societies."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b11513004.
- catalog created "1999.".
- catalog date "1999".
- catalog date "1999.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1999.".
- catalog description ""Embellishment with glittering substances is a worldwide and ancient practice." "Combining an artist's eye with an in-depth knowledge of textile techniques, Victoria Rivers has spent more than a decade in her quest for the most spectacular examples of this universally appealing phenomenon. Drawing on an extraordinary array of specialist and inaccessible anthropological research from every continent, she examines the lustrous qualities of silk and the special dyeing techniques and other treatments that give fabric surfaces shimmering qualities; explores the use of gold, silver, metals, sequins, beads and mirrors for decoration; and shows how other gifts of nature - shells, seeds, feathers and beetle wings - are cleverly manipulated to simulate more precious materials." "This illustrated, and original odyssey through the world's cultures is essential reading for anyone concerned with the history of textiles and contemporary fashion, as well as all those interested in symbol and ceremonial practice in traditional societies."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-183) and indexes.".
- catalog description "Introduction: Glittering Journeys through Time -- pt. 1. Silks and Surfaces. Silk. Dyes and Treatments -- pt. 2. Materials from the Earth. Gold. Silver, Other Metals, and Sequins. Minerals. Mirrors. Beads -- pt. 3. Gifts from Nature. Shells. Seeds and Fibers. Feathers. Beetle Elytra -- Epilogue: Change and the Making of the New.".
- catalog extent "192 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0500019517".
- catalog issued "1999".
- catalog issued "1999.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Thames & Hudson,".
- catalog subject "391.009 21".
- catalog subject "Clothing and dress.".
- catalog subject "Costume History.".
- catalog subject "Costume Symbolic aspects.".
- catalog subject "Decoration and ornament History.".
- catalog subject "Decoration and ornament.".
- catalog subject "Ethnic costume History.".
- catalog subject "Fashion History.".
- catalog subject "GT1750 .R58 1999".
- catalog subject "Textile fabrics History.".
- catalog subject "Textile fabrics.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Introduction: Glittering Journeys through Time -- pt. 1. Silks and Surfaces. Silk. Dyes and Treatments -- pt. 2. Materials from the Earth. Gold. Silver, Other Metals, and Sequins. Minerals. Mirrors. Beads -- pt. 3. Gifts from Nature. Shells. Seeds and Fibers. Feathers. Beetle Elytra -- Epilogue: Change and the Making of the New.".
- catalog title "The shining cloth : dress and adornment that glitter / Victoria Z. Rivers.".
- catalog type "text".