Series: V&A

Children can learn all about numbers and counting with this brightly coloured board book showcasing William Morris' stunning designs. With this beautifully illustrated board book, learn your numbers with William Morris and his lovely designs. Starting with one tree and ending with ten butterflies, this is the perfect introduction to counting for very young children.

The Indian Textile Sourcebook explores the dazzling inventiveness and creativity of Indian textile designs, spanning from the woven silks of royalty to simple block-printed patterns. This authoritative sourcebook is overflowing with colour and patterns that both inspire and inform. The introduction provides an overview of Indian textiles, detailing the methods by which they were made and their intended uses. The...

A funny, informative and sometimes rather silly exploration of the wheres, whys and hows of the clothes we wear Do you know why a chef's hat has 100 pleats? Or how many ways there are to tie a tie? Packed full of whacky facts and stunning clothes from designers and cultures around the world, this book is a must-have for...

Jewels and Jewellery surveys splendid early medieval pieces and superb examples of Renaissance, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and 21st-century jewellery. Exquisitely detailed photography reveals both rare and precious stones as well as the elaborate techniques of the jeweller's craft such as chasing, enamelling and cameo. Clare Phillips considers the history of Western jewellery in three parts, first exploring the...

Everywhere in the world, tiles add colour and decoration to the façades and interiors of buildings. Both functional and decorative, and found in a multitude of shapes, sizes and designs—ranging from complex geometrical Islamic patterns to figurative 17th-century Delftware—they are among the most varied ceramic products. This striking book gathers together a diverse collection of ceramic tiles, and explores their...