The book presents a selection of silk textiles designed by Cornelia Hesse-Honegger, whose work combines scientific observation with artistic

This publication provides a systematic survey of European furniture production in the nineteenth century, a period characterised by profound transformations in aesthetics,

This publication presents a comprehensive introduction to the Japanese inrō, small multi-compartment lacquer cases traditionally worn at

Since the early 17th century, Europe and Persia have had a close association; Persia became the longed-for destination of many travellers, craftsmen,

Interpretations and practices surrounding women’s dress in Islamic contexts vary widely across regions and are shaped by cultural traditions as well as individual stylistic choices.

The warp-faced weaves of the Andes are the most complex in the world, with up to eight warp levels.

In the late summer of 1981, a group of women walked from Cardiff, Wales for over a hundred miles carrying a hand-made banner proclaiming their protest against nuclear missiles.

The significance of Hannah Ryggen (1894–1970) as a central figure in Scandinavian modernism has only recently been acknowledged on an international scale.

Slow Costuming delves into a comprehensive approach to costume design, emphasizing on the synergy between all elements involved in the crafting process of a performance.

Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel is an icon of fashion, and can lay claim to having invented the look of the 20th century. At the height of the Belle Époque, she stripped women of their corsets and feathers,

"body to book” is an upcycling project that explores the relationship between the human body and books. It comprises six sculptures assembled from coat fragments and books, each covering a naked body. This arrangement invites explorations of sensuality and intimacy and encourages direct interaction with the subject. Through calling us to examine the subtle interactions between the body and the books, it offers new perspectives for artistic, philosophical and personal reflection on matter, media and the human condition.

An encyclopedic guide featuring over seventy established, emerging, and innovative production techniques and over sixty materials used in textile and fashion design
To be truly prized and employable, textile and fashion

Neu - Ein Streifzug durch rund 500 Jahre Modegeschichte im Spiegel der Kunst: Wie haben Künstler auf extreme Erscheinungen wie Schlitzmode, die Schamkapsel, die Krinoline oder den Smoking reagiert Mode ist sowohl ökonomischer Faktor wie Seismograf gesellschaftlicher