{"title":"Mary Schoeser","description":"\u003cp\u003eMary Schoeser's works delve into the rich and diverse world of textiles, exploring patterns, techniques, and cultural significance across the globe. Her books offer insights that blend artistic sensibility with scholarly research, making them essential reads for enthusiasts of fabric and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on both traditional craftsmanship and contemporary expressions, Schoeser uncovers the stories woven into cloth, inviting readers to appreciate textiles as vibrant expressions of history and culture within the arts and culture landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"world-textiles-by-mary-schoeser-9780500204856","title":"World Textiles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn updated edition of this indispensable reference, surveying the history of textiles from 25,000 years ago to the present.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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, prized, and valued by every culture. Silks from China, cottons from India, tapestries from Flanders, dyes from South America – the appeal of different weaves, colours, and patterns was long a motivation for trade, the exchange of ideas, and sometimes even war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMary Schoeser's groundbreaking book, now revised and updated to incorporate new research, presents a chronological survey of textiles around the world from prehistory to the present. It explores how they are made, what they are made from, how they function in society, and the ways in which they are valued and given meaning, as well as reflecting on the environmental challenges they present today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorld Textiles\u003c\/em\u003e offers an invaluable introduction to this vast and fascinating subject for makers, designers, textile and fashion professionals, collectors, and students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363365437676,"sku":"9780500204856","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1869423482366.jpg?v=1772922284"},{"product_id":"textiles-by-mary-schoeser-9780500516454","title":"Textiles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTextiles\u003c\/em\u003e is the definitive volume celebrating the richness, subtlety, and endless creativity of the textile arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver 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 back thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed captions and hundreds of close-ups illustrate the allure of textile materials, as well as their possible manipulations and surface treatments. The book is divided into six chapters, each covering themes such as imagery, structure, and decoration. An extensive list of resources provides valuable information about artists, museums, and associations around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598972567788,"sku":"9780500516454","price":186.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3fe2b8690ec454e15023e62df3ba5090.jpg?v=1778024989"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mary-schoeser.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}