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Embroidered Purses
By Linda Tudor
Design & Techniques
A sumptuous celebration of the embroidered purse in all its
many forms. In this practical but inspirational book, acclaimed
embroiderer and teacher Linda Tudor has created an essential
guide to this perennial fashion item. The book contains the following:
· A history of embroidered purses from around the world,
beautifully illustrated with some of the finest historical examples.
· Easy-to-follow, practical information on purse construction,
from simple two-sided purses to elaborate gusseted and box purses
and box purses, with diagrams and illustrations.
· Innovative ideas for purse embellishment, illustrated
with outstanding examples from contemporary textile artists.
· Projects that contain all the information needed to
make beautiful purses from start to finish, including a Chinese
silk clutch purse inspired by the sea, a purse with bonded silk
and velvet and a cylindrical English patchwork Harlequin purse.
· Information on whre to see collections of embroidered
purses throughout the world.
Combining design, textile art and embroidery, Embroidered
Purses is a book for all those looking to create their own exquisite
purse. Whether you are an embroiderer or textile artist looking
for a practical application for your work or from a fashion background,
this book is for you.
#349481 $19.95 |