Mary Schoeser

An updated edition of this indispensable reference, surveying the history of textiles from 25,000 years ago to the present. The history of textiles, more than that of any other artefact, is a history of human ingenuity. From the very earliest needles of 50,000 years ago to the smart textiles of today, textiles have been fundamental to human existence, and enjoyed,...

Textiles is the definitive volume celebrating the richness, subtlety, and endless creativity of the textile arts. Over one thousand colour images reveal the beauty and huge variety of textiles in stunning detail. By juxtaposing historical and contemporary pieces from around the world—from ancient embroidered panels to cutting-edge, digitally printed fabrics—the author highlights an unbroken story of skill and invention stretching...