Goldwork Embroidery: Designs and Projects by Mary Brown (English) Paperback Book

Description: Goldwork Embroidery by Mary Brown Explores the history of goldwork in Britain and Europe, accompanied by full-colour images of embroidered costumes and textiles from museums and private collections the world over. This volume also includes fifteen original embroidery projects, each with instructions and illustrated directions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Goldwork Embroidery by Mary Brown is the most comprehensive book on this ancient form of embroidery. The history of goldwork in Britain and Europe is illuminated with images in glorious full-colour of gold embroidered costumes and textiles held in museums and private collections, many never previously published or seen by the public. This book includes fifteen original projects that either reference historical examples or exhibit contemporary techniques for this form of embroidery.A beautiful book that covers every aspect of gold embroidery. Author Biography Mary Brown is a successful embroidery artist, with a certified qualification from the Royal School of Needlework in Hampton Court Palace, London. Table of Contents Title: Goldwork Embroidery: Designs and Projects Author: Mary BrownDescription: Goldwork Embroidery by Mary Brown is the most comprehensive book on this ancient form of embroidery. The history of goldwork in Britain and Europe is illuminated with images in glorious full-colour of gold embroidered costumes and textiles held in museums and private collections, many never previously published or seen by the public. This book includes fifteen original projects that either reference historical examples or exhibit contemporary techniques for this form of embroidery. A beautiful book that covers every aspect of goldwork embroidery. No. of pages: 208Cover type: PaperbackTrim size: 208 x 210mmColour type: Full colourSeries: Milner Craft SeriesImprint: Sally Milner PublishingISBN: 978 1 86351 366 1 RRP: A$49.95ContentsSECTION I: BACKGROUND AND TECHNIQUES 1 A Brief History of Goldwork Embroidery Medieval Goldwork: 12th to 15th centuries Tudor, Elizabethan and Stuart Goldwork: 16th and 15th centuries Rococo and Regency/Directoire Goldwork: 18th and 19th centuries 20th Century Goldwork 2 Metal Threads: history and manufacture 3 Materials, Equipment and Preparation 4 Goldwork Embroidery Techniques SECTION II: THE PROJECTS Contemporary Jewel Circle of Hearts Spray of Flowers Silver Flower White Poppy Horus Eye Medallion Ornamental Fan Portrait of a Woman Basket of Flowers Vine of Flowers Japanese Landscape Byzantine Angel Cornucopia Memories of Russia Review Stitch:An exciting and sometimes challenging technique, goldwork certainly has the wow factor, and the glorious images in this book show the technique in all its glory. The history of goldwork in Britain and Europe is illustrated with photographs of embroidered costumes and textiles from museums and private collections - many of which have never previously been published or been on public view.There are also 15 embroidery projects, each with clear instructions; some are suitable for beginners, while others are more complex, but the chapters on materials and techniques ensure that all of the methods are clearly explained. Details ISBN1863513663 Author Mary Brown Short Title GOLDWORK EMBROIDERY Pages 208 Language English ISBN-10 1863513663 ISBN-13 9781863513661 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Imprint Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd Subtitle Designs and Projects Country of Publication Australia DEWEY 746.44 Place of Publication Binda DOI 10.1604/9781863513661 AU Release Date 2007-04-01 NZ Release Date 2007-04-01 Publisher Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd Series Milner Craft Series Publication Date 2007-04-01 Illustrations 208 Illustrations, color Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:146523209;

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