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Stephen Ellcock’s Book of Textiles: The Karun Thakar Collection
By (author) Stephen Ellcock
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""It is difficult to leaf through this book without saying ‘wow’ over and over, which means this is definitely top of the Christmas reading list."" - Embroidery Magazine ""For anyone involved with textile arts, fashion, design, or art—from makers to collectors, from students to museum curators—this book is an absolute must-have. A feast for the eyes, a source of inspiration, and a reminder of how art, craft, and imagination are intertwined."" — NL Magazine Stephen Ellcock's Book of Textiles is a unique collaboration between bestselling author Stephen Ellcock and textile expert Karun Thakar. Together, they share an inspiring vision of the world through the medium of textiles, leading the reader on a journey into the splendours of nature and the infinite complexities of the human condition. A social-media sensation, Ellcock is widely known for his online curation of artworks, while Thakar owns one of the world’s most important and varied textile collections. Through a spellbinding selection of more than 200 of the most significant, extraordinary and distinctive pieces in Thakar’s collection, these pages cover everything from fashion, costume and adornment to pattern and design, rituals and magic, pure abstraction and the sublime. Combining Ellcock’s singular vision with Thakar’s expert eye, Stephen Ellcock's Book of Textiles is a ground-breaking compendium of wonders and a must-read for anybody with an interest in art and visual culture, as well as textile devotees, experts and enthusiasts.
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Publisher | ACC Art Books
Published date | 7 Oct 2024
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 256
Dimensions | 210 x 180 x 26mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 968g
ISBN | 978-1-7888-4249-5
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BISAC | antiques & collectibles / textiles & costume
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Normal Price | R 813.95
Price | R 772.95
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