{"title":"Susan Kay-Williams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSusan Kay-Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating exploration of arts and culture, with works that delve deeply into the history and significance of visual elements. Readers can expect richly detailed narratives that illuminate the role of colour and design within textiles and other creative mediums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books combine scholarly insight with accessible prose, making them ideal for anyone interested in the intersection of tradition, craftsmanship, and aesthetic expression. \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Colour in Textiles\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies her talent for bringing cultural heritage vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-story-of-colour-in-textiles-by-susan-kay-williams-9781350184565","title":"The Story of Colour in Textiles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour and shade of dyed textiles were once as much an indicator of social class or position as the fabric itself, and for centuries the recipes used by dyers were closely guarded secrets. The arrival of synthetic dyestuffs in the middle of the nineteenth century opened up a whole rainbow of options, and within 50 years modern dyes had completely overturned the dyeing industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom pre-history to the current day, the story of dyed textiles in Western Europe brings together the worlds of politics, money, the church, law, taxation, international trade and exploration, fashion, serendipity, and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story of Colour in Textiles\u003c\/em\u003e is an introduction to a broad, diverse, and fascinating subject of how and why people coloured textiles. A fresh review of this topic, this book brings previous scholars' work to light, alongside new discoveries and research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995633238252,"sku":"9781350184565","price":62.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350184565-the-story-of-colour-in-textiles.jpg?v=1784898813"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/susan-kay-williams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}