Historical

* 1000 Glass Beads, Cathy Finegan
Innovation and imagination in contemporary glass beadmaking. (TB23) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
408 Pages

* 1960S Fashion Print, A Sourcebook, Marnie Fogg
From Biba to Warhol, flower power to psychedelia, reflecting one of the most radical periods of the 20th c. (TD37) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
192 Pages

* 500 Baskets
A celebration of the basketmaker's art covering traditional and contemporart works. (TB76) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
419 Pages

Ainu, Spirit Of A Northern People, William Fitzhugh And Chiasto O. Dubreuil.
A study of the indigenous people of northern Japan. (UW06) $55.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
415 Pages

* America's Glorious Quilts (B1055) $50.00

* American Arts And Crafts Textiles, Dianne Ayres, Timothy Hansen..
Historical background, decorating inspiration, period ephemra and perior installations. (AB53) $60.00
Binding: Hardcover
246 Pages

Anonymous Was A Woman, Mirra Bank.
Traditional American art of the 18th and 19th centuries. Covers samplers, quilts, needle pictures and excerpts from diaries and letters. (SN16) $14.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
128 Pages

* Antico Setificio Fiorentino, Patrizia Pietrogrande And Sabine Pretsch.
The charm of the Renaissance through this surviving silk weaving manufactory. English text. (DE42) $64.00
Binding: Hardcover
159 Pages

* Antique Needlework Tools And Embroideries, Nerylla Taunton.
From the 17th c to Edwardian era, grouped by period and style of embroidery. (AN34) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
224 Pages

* Antique Quilts & Textiles, Bobbie Aug And Gerald Roy
A price guide to functional and fashionable cloth omforts of 19th and 20thc (B1897) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
192 Pages

* Apropos Patterns For Embroidery, Lace And Woven Textiles, Margaret Abegg.
The definitive resouce on early printed pattern books in this fully illustrated large format monograph. (AS41) $170.00
Binding: Hardcover
210 Pages

* Art Deco Textiles, Charlotte Samuels.
From the V&A Museum. (AD57) $45.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
144 Pages

* Art Fabric: Mainstream, Constantine (B1060) $35.00

* The Art Of The Basket, Bryan Sentance
A worldwide survey revealing the universality of natural fibers for utility, decorative and wearable uses. (TX26) $45.00
Binding: Hardcover
216 Pages

Art Of The Embroiderer, Charles Germain De Saint Aubin.
An exquisite presentation and translation of the original 18th century text, containing a wealth of ageless information for the embroiderer with specific references to conditions, values and aesthetics of the 18th century. Beautiful full color detailed photographs. (h, cased) (GO01) $50.00
192 Pages

The Art Of The Loom, Ann Hecht.
Weaving, spinning and dyeing working methods from traditional communities across the world. (RZ30) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
208 Pages

* The Art Of The Loom, Ann Hecht.
Weaving, spinning and dyeing across the world. (UW03) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
208 Pages

* Arts & Crafts Textiles, Ann Wallace.
An introduction to the American textile movement with reverence to original and reproduction pieces. (GS47) $22.00
Binding: Hardcover
96 Pages

Bauhaus Textiles, Sigrid Wortmann Weltge.
The art and craft of weaving in the origins of this art deco style. (NO90) $27.50
Binding: Perfect Bound
208 Pages

The Bayeux Tapestry, Wolfgang Grape.
This 75yd embroidery brought to life in a vivid text. color and b/w ill. (PR20) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
184 Pages

* The Belles Of New England, William Moran
The women of the textile mills and the families whose wealth they wove. The story of the downstairs girls in terms of labor history. (AB05) $16.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
292 Pages

* Beyond The Tanabata Bridge, Traditional Japanese Textiles, William Jay Rathbun.
Artistry, traditions, and costume related to historical periods. Seattle Art Museum collection. (AT58) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
199 Pages

* The Book Of Fine Linen, Francois De Bonneville.
The history of fine linens in emproidery, lace and prints from the "hope chests" of the past. (AD18) $65.00
Binding: Hardcover
208 Pages

* British Fabrics, Ed. Kylie Sanderson.
A directory listing quality fabric producers. Includes addresses and color photos of textiles. (RA13) $15.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
234 Pages

British Samplers, Mary Eirwen Jones.
Reprint of 1948 edition, one of the classics covering history any survey of the sampler. (DC69) $20.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
96 Pages

* Broderikunst Og Prydsom (D2062) $16.00

* Buttons Field Guide, Warman's
A small format guide to over 700 buttons organized by materisla. (CJ28) $13.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
511 Pages

* The Care And Preservation Of Textiles, Karen Finch & Greta Putnam.
Still the definitive book on textile care, this book is a must for anyone involved in collecting, wearing or just enjoying textiles in any form. Karen Finch is Principal of the Textile Conservation Center at Hampton Court Palace. (LA77) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
144 Pages

Celebrating The Stitch: Contemporary Embroidery Of North America, Barbara Lee Smith.
The works of 100 of the best machine and hand embroiderers with design strategies, techniques and exercises. (NO21) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
230 Pages

* Children's Handkerchiefs, J. J. Murphy
A 200 year histoy of the printed handkerchief which delighted generations of children. (SJ66) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
160 Pages

* Children's Sewing Collectibles (B1910) $25.00

* China's Dragon Robes, Schuyler Cammann.
A technical and scholarly survey of this richest period of Chinese textile art. Reprint of 1952 edition. (AT51) $35.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
230 Pages

* Chinese Textiles, Verity Wilson
From the Museum collection, textiles for special occasions presented from Imperial China through the present era. Section of technique. (AB69) $55.00
Binding: Hardcover
128 Pages

* Clothed To Rule The Universe, Stephen K. Little And Christa C. Mayer Thurman.
Ming and Quing DYnasty teztiles. (UW07) $33.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
112 Pages

* Clothing And Textile Collections In The United States, Sally Queen And Vicki L. Berger
The only comprehensive directory listing more than 2,600 collections. (TX32) $40.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
408 Pages

* Collecting Antique Linens Lace & Needlewoprk, Frances Johnson.
All varieties of 20th c. laces and embrideries in this well illustrated guide. (CI71) $27.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
200 Pages

* Collecting Handkerchiefs, Roseanna Mihalick
Organized by theme, hundredsn of printed handkerchiefs presented from the 1940's - early 1960s. Included price guide. (SJ71) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
144 Pages

* Collecting Household Linens, Frances Johnson
Linens and the tools used to make them with value guide, restoration trechniques and care. (SJ43) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
160 Pages

* Collecting More Household Linens, Frances Johnson
A guide for both visual recognition and price of the linens we remember. (SJ83) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
158 Pages

* Miller's Collecting Textiles, Patricia Frost.
From Christie's London, Frost has assembled a most authorative survey of of textiles from samplers to laces as a valuable assist for anyone with interest in the fiber arts (MI51) $30.00
Binding: Hardcover
160 Pages

* Collectors' Guide To Vintage Tablecloths,. Pamela Glasell
A comprehensice visual regference to the printed tableclorthn frpom 1700s to the 1950s. (SJ70) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
176 Pages

A Collector's Guide To Chinese Dress Accessories, Valery M. Garrett.
Beautifully illustrated with background covering techniques, symbolism, government regulations and social implications. (AT52) $70.00
Binding: Hardcover
187 Pages

3-In-1 Color Tool, Joen Wolfrom.
Technique for creating perfect color combinations with a variety of options through matching colors by coror cards. 29 cards in plastic pouch (hinged) (CQ12) $17.00

* Colorful Tablecloths, 1930S-1960S, Yvonne Barineau & Erin Henderson
YThe npopular printed table cloth in the variety of colors, fabrics and themes with price guide. (SJ63) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
176 Pages

Common Thread/Common Ground, Marsha Van Valin.
A collection of essays on early samplers and historic needlework, well illustrated, from the 1999 sampler symposium at the Scarlet Letter. (SL35) $33.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
80 Pages

The Complete Guide To Vintage Textiles, Elizabeth Kuella.
Lace, quilts, garments, paisleys, hats and much more in this guide to identification, vbalue and some history. (CI74) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
250 Pages

Considerations For The Care Of Textiles And Costumes, Harold F. Mailand.
This handbook is designed as a guide to preventive maintenance. A result of four years of research and internships with textile specialists and conservators, the author examines conservation and restoration noting climate, lighting, mildew, insects, cleaning, storage and mounting for exhibition. (ID01) $8.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
23 Pages

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Arts, Robert T. Coffland.
Through 20 of Japan's leading bamboo artists, a collection of traditional and contemporary styles as evolved through this 150 year art form. (AT57) $45.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
143 Pages

Country Textiles Of Japan, Reiko Mochinaga Brandon.
The art of Tsutsugaki, a form of resist dyeing using a rice paste. History, technique and an extensive portfolio of designed fabrics and robes. (AS58) $23.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
152 Pages

* A Creative And Conceptual Analysis Of Textiles, Joan Michaels-Paque
Putting textile structure into universal concepts of geometry is the focus of this well illustrated monograph. (JP02) $38.00
Binding: Spiral
146 Pages

* Culture Of Clothing Among Taiwan Aborigines, Saalih Lee.
Tradition, meaning and images in this study of traditional clothing and ornaments. (UW05) $110.00
Binding: Boxed
431 Pages

Decorative Antique Ironwork: A Pictorial Treasury, Henry Rene D'allemagne.
Magnificent illustrations of over 4500 objects from Roman times to early 19th c. Includes an extensive selection on needlework tools, handbag frames, scissors, shuttles, thread holders, spooling wheels and chatelaines. (DV79) $29.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
414 Pages

* Design Principles And Fiber Techniques, Joan Michaels Paque
Understanding the universality of fiber manipulation for creative effects by hitching, knotting, wrapping, plaiting, weaving, coiling, basketry, etc. (JP06) $34.00
Binding: Spiral
103 Pages

Designs For Shawls, Introduction By Hillary Young.
A Victoria and Albert Museam Colour Book. The designs of George Haite reproduced. (RJ18) $14.00
Binding: Hardcover
33 Pages

Double-Woven Treasures From Old Peru, Adele Cahlander
Comprehensive study of pre-Columbian double cloth textiles. (UN92) $28.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
198 Pages

* Early American & Antique Sewing Machines (B1913) $30.00

An Elizabethan Inheritance, The Hardwick Hall Textiles, Santina M. Levey
Embroidery and Tudor history through the textile collection of the Countess of Shrewsbury (late 16th c.) . (h) [Previopus title: ELIZABETHAN TREASURES] (PW07) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
112 Pages

* Embroidered Textiles, Sheila Paine
A world perspective organized by identification, symbols, and culture. (NQ16) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
240 Pages

The Embroiderer's Story: Needlwork From The Renaissance To The Present Day, Thomasina Beck.
A pattern source book and a fascinating history of this popular craft. An essential reference, a fount of inspiration and an ideal gift for all embroiderers. (SW61) $22.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
160 Pages

Embroiderer's And Quilter's Source Book, Angela Thompson
An overview of historical and world textiles encompassing virtually every technique. Arranged by technique from 17th to 21st c. (TB55) $28.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
320 Pages

Embroideries And Samplers From Islamic Eqypt, Marianne Ellis.
A rich collection of embroidery fragments from mid 19th c. to 16th c. in blackwork, crocc stitch, counted thread, applique and patchwork. (AS60) $32.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
95 Pages

* Embroideries From Snowshill..,Althea Mackenzie
From one of the world's leading collections of costume and accessories of the 18th and 19th centuries. (AN53) $30.00
Binding: Hardcover
96 Pages

Embroidery, Pepin Press.
A rich collection of embroidery designs selected for their visual appeal. Not annotated. Includes a CD ROM of all designs for reproduction use. (RJ36) $24.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
128 Pages

Embroidery Of The Greek Islands, Roderick Taylor.
Textiles as part of the social structure by geographical area ogether with marerials and techniques. (IP02) $45.00
Binding: Hardcover
192 Pages

Embroidery From India & Akistan, Sheila Paine.
Costume and household textiles within a cultural context. (UW13) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
88 Pages

* English And American Textiles From 1790 To The Present, Mary Schoeser And Celia Rufey.
With restoration in mind the authors present a lavish pictorial presentation of two centuries of textile design. Accompanying photos illustrate the context in which the textiles were used. (NO12) $60.00
Binding: Hardcover
256 Pages

* English Embroidery From The Metropolitan Museum Of Art 1580-1700, 'Twixt Art And Nature, Andrew
Eight extraordinary works from the late Tudor and Stuart eras by a series of essays exploring the role of embroidery in the history of textiles and the role of women in this stage of English history. (YA17) $70.00
Binding: Hardcover
308 Pages

* The Extraordinary In The Ordinary, Mary Hunt Kahlenberg.
Textiles and objects from the collections of Lloyd Costenb and the Neutrogena Corp. Embroideries, hats, soft sculpture. (AB35) $60.00
Binding: Hardcover
280 Pages

* Fabrics, Caroline Lebeau.
Lavishly illustratede decorative art of textiles from around the world, exploring the fabrics, soft furnishings, drapery and passementerie. (RH49) $55.00
Binding: Hardcover
224 Pages

A Fanfare For The Sun King, Unfolding Fans For Louis Xiv, Pamela Cowen.
From the reign of Louis XIV, a collection offeing a unique insight into the social, cultural and political life of the Court. (AN48) $47.50
Binding: Perfect Bound
208 Pages

* Felt, Art, Crafts And Design, Katherine Thomas.
A survey of current creative activites couturiers and designers. Comes with felt slipcase. (AN47) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
280 Pages

* The Fine Art Of Textiles, Dilys E. Blum
The collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.Over 400 pieces spanning geographic, period and technique disciplines. (AN57) $35.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
208 Pages

Five Centuries Of Tapestry, Anna Gray Bennett.
An indepth catalog of the renowned collections of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. (CD14) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
330 Pages

Five Colours Of The Universe (EA01) $10.00

Flemish Tapestry, Guy Delmarcel.
A lush volume covering one of the most skillful textile traditions of the world from 15th c through 18th c. (AB41) $95.00
Binding: Hardcover
383 Pages

* Flowers Of Silk And Gold, Sumru Belgr Krody.
Exotic embroidery of the Ottoman Empire. (RZ50) $45.00
Binding: Hardcover
160 Pages

* Flowers, Dragons, & Pine Trees, Mary M. Dusenbury
Textiles from East, South and Central Asia dating from 15 through 20th c. covering Persian, Indian, Kashmir, Chinese and Japanese textiles, embroideries and court costume. (NA09) $75.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
312 Pages

* Fun And Collectible Kitchen Towels, Michelle Hayes
Printed kitchen towel sets from the 1930s to the 1960s (SJ84) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
160 Pages

* Fun Linens Of The 20Th Century, Elizabeth Scofield And Peggy Zalamea
Whimiscal household linens of the mid-twentieth century with price guide (SJ82) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
144 Pages

* Gay & Gifty Pot Holders, Barbara E. Mauzy
The era of the hand crocheted pot holder brings back nostalgia of handmade useful yet decorative accessories. (SJ85) $17.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
160 Pages

* Greeting Cards: As The Century Turns (LG30) $2.50

* Greeting Cards: Bead Work (LG23) $2.50

* Greeting Cards: Bobbin Lace (LG66) $2.50

* Greeting Cards: Bridal (LG21) $2.50

* Greeting Cards: Knitted Lace (LG22) $2.50

* Greeting Cards: Lace (LF87) $2.50

* Greeting Cards: Lace Imagery (LF86) $2.50

* Greeting Cards: Millinery 1891 (LF85) $2.50

* Greeting Cards: Needle Lace (LG20) $2.50

* Greeting Cards: Tape Lace (LG29) $2.50

* Greeting Cards: Whitework (LF89) $2.50

* Guide To English Embroidery, Patricia Wardle.
An illustrated survey of the V & A Museum embroideries from medieval to present. (VI03) $8.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
68 Pages

* Hairwork In The Zorn Collections, Birgitta Sandstrom
A brief history of Swedish hairwork from early 19th c. to present day as centralized aroud Vamhus. Examples of some extraordinary pieces. (NE15) $17.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
24 Pages

* Handcrafted Indian Textiles, Martand Singh, Rta Kapur Chishti, Rahul Jain.
The finest of Indian woven and printed textiles produced between 1980-1990 based on their historical legacy. (TX16) $48.00
Binding: Boxed
150 Pages

* Hanky Panky, An Intimate History Of The Handkerchief, Helen Gustafson.
The 20th c. handkerchief in its many forms as "an extension of the self." (TN25) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
139 Pages

The History Of Beads, From 30,000 Bc To The Present, Lois Sherr Dubin.
Examples from the worlds museums and collections. Bead making techniques, maps. A comprehensive history with photos of over 2000 beads. (AB02) $75.00
Binding: Hardcover
364 Pages

The History Of Beads, From 30,000 Bc To The Present, Lois Sherr Dubin.
Examples from the worlds museums and collections. Bead making techniques, maps. A comprehensive history with photos of over 2000 beads. (AB06) $20.00
Binding: Hardcover
136 Pages

* Home Sweet Home, Deborah Harding And Laura Fisher
The house in American folk art covering quilts, coverlets, hooked rugs, samplers, embroidery, furnishings and graophic arts. (BS53) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
160 Pages

Illustrated History Of Textiles, Ed By Madeleine Ginsburg.
Development, design and use of textiles from all cultures and periods. V&A Museum resources. (OB23) $45.00
Binding: Hardcover
224 Pages

* Imperial Silks, Robert D. Jacobsen.
The awsome collection of Ch'ing Dynasty (1644-1912) garments and textiles in the Minneapolois Institute of Arts in this detailed, well illusttrated docementation covering historical, technical and social aspects of all levels of society. (2 vol boxed set) (AT50) $240.00
1182 Pages

* In Praise Of The Needlewoman, Gail Carolyn Sirna
Women in the process of needlework, lacemaking and weaving as depicted in Western art. Includes over 80 paintings from Vermeer to Cassatt. (TA12) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
192 Pages

In The Presence Of The Dragon Throne: Ch'ing Dynasty Costume (1644-1911), John E. Vollmer.
A fascinating examination of textiles in the East Asian historical tradition and the related politics from the Nomadic heritage to the Manchu Dynasty. A detailed collection of well documented photographs. (RO02) $17.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
88 Pages

Indian Embroidery, Rosemary Crill.
Covers the many different regions of India from the V&A collection from the 17th c. to present. Includes a stitch glossary. (AN42) $45.00
Binding: Hardcover
144 Pages

* Indian Ikat Textiles, Rosemary Crill
Based on the collection of the V&A, this complex form of dyeing theads before weaving is fuly explored. (AN51) $48.00
176 Pages

* Indian Textiles, John Gilow And Nicholas Barnard
Covering production, materials, decorative techniques from embroidery to split-ply. (NQ19) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
224 Pages

* Indian Textiles In The East, John Guy
From Southeast Asia to Japan, the trade in Indian textiles focusing on 17th and 18th c. when the trade peaked. (NQ28) $35.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
192 Pages

* Indonesian Textiles, Michael Hitchcock.
An historical and technical survey of Indonesian textiles including the traditons behind them. With over 100 color and 50 black and white illustrations. (HR01) $26.00

* Inventing Kindergarten, Norman Brosterman.
The Froebel graphic system for teaching about art and design as well as the other disciplines. An important resource for young and old. (AB55) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
160 Pages

* Inventive Fiber Crafts, Elyse Sommer.
A 70's classic, the renaissance of fiber crafts is presented through technique and projects for weaving, coiling, creative knitting, free form crochet, macrame, bobbin lace and stitchery. (XA07) $12.00
Binding: Hardcover
173 Pages

* Japanese Textiles In The Victoria And Albert Museum, Anna Jackson.
Embroidered, woven and printed fabrics of kimonos, actor's robes, and indigo dyed folk costume from17th c. to prsent. (AB50) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
144 Pages

* Javanese Batik Designs From Metal Stamps, Albert Buell Lewis.
From the Field Museum collections (1924) . (PW03) $10.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
32 Pages

* Jewish Ritual Art, Michael E. Keen.
From the Victoria & Albert Museum, craftsmanship in virtually every medium. (RJ06) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
126 Pages

* Judith Hayle Samplers, Edwina Ehrman
The 17th and 18th c. samplers stitched by the pupils of Judith Hayle with historical details of makers and teacher. (JH07) $58.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
92 Pages

* Kalagas (B1080) $40.00

The Kashmir Shawl, John Irwin.
Origins, industry, styles, influence in Europe and collapse in this monograph from the V&A Museum (PW01) $14.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
102 Pages

* Kilims, A Buyer's Guide, Lee Allane.
A comprehensive guide covering history, technique, patterns and symbolism, fully indexed. (DA05) $18.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
144 Pages

* Knitters' Cro...Travel Guide '06 (DP03) $16.00

* Lacis Museum Exhibit Catalog:
Exhibit Catalogs from the Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles. (LJ11) $5.00

Laundry (SB47) $25.00

* Laundry, The Whys And Hows Of Cleaning Clothes, Robert Doyle.
From soap to detergent to dry cleaning, water, health, stains and how it all got started. (SA41) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
230 Pages

* Liberty Design, Barnara Morris.
Costume, fabrics, furniture and jewelry from London's trend setting Liberty from 1870's to 1918 covering the aesthetic, arts & crafts and art nouveau movements. (RM09) $22.00
Binding: Hardcover
128 Pages

Not Yet Available * Linen: From Flax Seed To Woven Cloth
History, cultivation, processing, spinning, syeing, weaving, finishing and folklore. (SQ15) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
256 Pages

Linens And Lace, 20Th C. (SH51) $48.00

* Living Fabric, Monisha Ahmed
Weaving among the Nomads of Ladakh Himalaya and the ways in which fibers, weaving and textiles are symbolized, construicted and experienced with valuable insight to primitive techniques. Richly illustrated. (TX24) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
192 Pages

* Louder Than Words, Geraldine Sheridan
The irrepressible women workers of the eighteenth century brought to life using Diderot's Encyclopedia as a guide to the trades of their involvement. (TX58) $55.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
256 Pages

* Louder Than Words, Geraldine Sheridan
Woman workers in a8th c. France. 256p (h) (TX62) $60.00

* The Maker's Hand, A Close Look At Textile Structures, Peter Collingwood.
A study of the assembling of threadlike elements into functional structures. (AS55) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
100 Pages

Material Wealth, Living With Luxurious Fabrics, Jack Lenor Larsen.
Explores the use of fabrics in interior spaces. Lavishly illustrated. (AD06) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
240 Pages

* Mercerie Au Rayon Des Fils (LI99) $63.00

* Mexican Textiles, Masako Takahashi
The traditions of cottons, wools, laces, embroideries and rugs by technique, quality and use. (CD22) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
143 Pages

* Mourning Art And Jewelry, Maureen Delorme
Decorative art and jewelry to commemorate and memorialize death from 1600 through WW I (SJ91) $60.00

* Navneduker (Samplers), Dutch (D2042) $35.00

Needle Arts (TR70) $25.00

* The Needlework Of Mary Queen Of Scots, Margaret Swain.
Well illustrated survey. (UN38) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
128 Pages

Netsuke, Matthew Welch And Shren Chappell.
The Japanese art of miniature carving in fully illustrated exhibition catalog. (AT53) $62.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
197 Pages

* Nomadic Embroideries, Tina Skinner
Gujarat Indian textile craft of tribal people from garments to temple offerings. (SJ95) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
208 Pages

* Old Time Tools And Toys Of Needlework, Gertrude Whiting.
History, folklore and uses of antique needlework tools, including lace bobbins, pincushions, thimbles and sewing birds. (DV05) $15.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
357 Pages

Oldtimer Sewing Machine, Otto Landgraf.
For historian and collector, the definitive, well illustrated history covering all types and technologies with emphasis on German manufacture. (PG01) $59.00
Binding: Hardcover
192 Pages

* Opulent Textiles: The Schumacher Collection, Richard E. Slavin Iii.
100 years of American taste in fabrics and the associated interiors through this trip through the archives of this pioneering firm. (RH21) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
220 Pages

Orphan Objects, Daniel M. Swetschinski.
Traditional Jewish textile art from the collection of the Jewish Historical Museum of Amsterdam. (UW02) $48.00
Binding: Hardcover
248 Pages

* Ottoman Embroidery, Marianne Ellis And Jennifer Wearden.
From the V&A collection, by finished works from the 16th c., details, and technique diagrams, including the double-sided stitch, In inspirations for contemporary needleworkers. (AB43) $45.00
Binding: Hardcover
144 Pages

* Ottoman Embroidery (IP01) $60.00

Pacific Pattern, Susanne Kuchler And Graeme Were
Fiber and fabric of the South Pacific in a lavish survey of historical and contemporary pieces. (NQ05) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
208 Pages

* Painted With Thread: The Art Of American Embroidery, Paula Bradstreed Richter.
Detailed exhibit catalog covering embroidered artifacts, samplers, costume and furnishings. (UP50) $35.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
157 Pages

* Pashmina, Anamika Pathak
The woolen tradition of the Indian shawl for 4000 years covering history, technique and evolution of motifs. (TX19) $25.00
Binding: Hardcover
144 Pages

* Patolas And Resist-Dyed Fabrics Of India (B1089) $25.00

* Pattern Books..Emb, Lace..Knitting, 98 (D2033) $30.00

* Patterns Of Childhood, Rebecca Quinton
Samplers from the Glasgow Museums collections spanning over 300 years with rich background information. (AI09) $24.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
96 Pages

* Patterns: Book Of Embroidery 1534, Johan Schartzenberger. Read A Few Pges
A facsimile of one of the earliest pattern books, consisting of border patterns inspired by organic forms from nature and mythology as well as many counterchange patterns. (LH21) $14.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
42 Pages

* Patterns: Embroidery-Early 16Th C., Claude Nourry.
An unabridged reprint of four early 16th c. French pattern books. (LE72) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
144 Pages

* Peter Collingwood, Special Edition
A commemorative edition of "The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers" Summer 2009, reprinting 40 articles from years past. (UO84) $16.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
52 Pages

* Pre-Columbian Woven Treasures, Lena Bjerregaard
Collction at the Danish National Museum. (WM13) $38.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
127 Pages

* Preserving Textiles: A Guide For The Nonspecialist, Harold F. Mailand & Dorothy Stites Alig.
Informative without being overly technical covering handling, storage, labeling, repairing and cleaning. (ID02) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
92 Pages

* Primary Structures Of Fabrics (RZ84) $50.00

* Princes Of Germany (LL20) $25.00

Printed And Dyed Textiles From Africa, John Gillow.
30 textiles illustrate the range of visual flavors from indigo-resist-dyed to block prints and ikats. Technical information included. (UW11) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
88 Pages

* Quaker School Girl Samplers From Ackworth, Carol Humphrey
Quaker life at the turn of the 19th c. as relived through the samplers created at the British Ackworth School. A beautiful presentation and an untold story. Dust jacket opens to reveal a full Ackworth pattern. (JH06) $110.00
Binding: Hardcover
232 Pages

Richly Woven Traditions, Douglas P. Murray.
Costumes of the Miao of Southwest China and beyond. Exhibit catalog. (AT54) $26.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
64 Pages

* Romanian Folk Textiles (AC18) $25.00

* Samplers, Susan Mayor And Diana Fowle.
26 large format plates of samplers from 16th to 19th c. with history and commentary. No charts. (MO30) $10.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
63 Pages

Samplers From A-Z, Pamela A. Parmal.
A marvelous collection of samplers in every technique arranged by aalphapetical titles such as "French Knot, Gold, Italian Cutwork, and Umulaut. Boston Museum of Fine Arts exhibit catalog. (DP05) $18.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
64 Pages

* Samplers From The V&A Museum, Clare Browne And Jennifer Wearden
Lavishly illustratred, providing a historical survey and practical guide to stitches. International in scope with closeup details. (AN64) $50.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
144 Pages

* Samplers, How To Compare & Value, Stephen & Carol Huber.
The entire range of schoolgirl samplers and pictorial needlework covering both sides of the Atlantic, 17th through 19th c. A value guide and master class in sampler appraising. (MI52) $28.00
Binding: Hardcover
176 Pages

The Sari, Lyndon Lynton.
Styles, terns, history and techniques in a beautifully illustrated volume. (DA04) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover

* A Schole-House For The Needle, Richard Shorleyker.
A reprint of lace and pattern book from 1632. Historical background by Santina M. Levey.60 ill (EM60) $62.00
Binding: Perfect Bound

* Scissors, Massimiliano Mandel.
A large format poresentation of scissors from earliest times and cultures with an extensive discourse on history and development. (HV07) $24.00

* Sewing Accessories, Millers, Elaine Gaussen.
Practical advise, values, materials and care for over 125 collectable pieces covering virtually every specialty. (MI53) $10.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
64 Pages

* Sewing Tools & Trinkets (B1860) $25.00

* Sewing Tools & Trinkets, V.2 (B1880) $25.00

* Shared Threads, Jacqueline Marx Atkins.
The historical role of quilting in American society, past and present. An important historical reference. (DA03) $18.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
143 Pages

* Shawls Of The East From Kerman To Kashmir, Parviz Nemati
From Persia to India, these popular fashion accessories of the 18th and 19th c. fully explored by history, manufacture and glorious portfolio. (DA53) $100.00
Binding: Hardcover
332 Pages

* Silk, Mary Schoeser
A tour through the history of silk as a luxurous textile and its influence on costume. (YA18) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
256 Pages

* Silk Art Embroidery: A Woman's History Of Ornament & Empowerment, Donna Cardwell
Victorian needlework from 1877-1912 by technique, women's movement and the embroidery itself. (SJ94) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
160 Pages

* Silk Brocades, Yashodhara Agrawal
The traditions of the silk textiles of India and the royal workshops that sreated the finest brocades. (TX20) $25.00
Binding: Hardcover
144 Pages

* Silken Threads, Young Yang Chung
A history of embroidery in China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam in a comprehensive and authoritative guide. (AB64) $75.00
Binding: Hardcover
464 Pages

* Southeast Asian Textiles, Claire & Steve Wilbur
Identification, care and value. (SJ47) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
176 Pages

Special Exhibition Of Embroidery.
Exhibit catalog with English introduction. (AT55) $42.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
152 Pages

Good Housekeeping Stain Rescue! Anne Marie Soto
Identifying and removing over 80 tough stains. (TC29) $13.00
Binding: Spiral
288 Pages

* Stitching A Legacy, American Needlework Projects And Stories, Peabody Essex Nuseum,
Contemporary projects based on historical items from the Peabody Museum. (IT55) $40.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
128 Pages

* The Story Of The Thimble, Bridget Mcconnel
The resource for collectiors with tips on cataloging, display, price guide and resources. (SJ72) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
175 Pages

* The Story Of Antique Needlework Tools, Bridget Mcconnel
From ancient Egypt through the 20th c with 500 photos, appendices, value and index. (SJ10) $60.00
Binding: Hardcover
250 Pages

The Stuart Legacy, English Art 1603-1714, Walter R. Brown.
A catalog from the collection of Stuart items from the Birmingham Museum of Art. Furniture, tableware, personal items, paintings and much more is presented in color and black and white photos with a brief description and caption for each. (RJ21) $26.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
176 Pages

* Symmetries Of Culture, Dorothy K. Washburn And Donald W. Crowe.
Plane pattern analysis as applicable in the arts from a anthropologist view with cross cultural significance. (UW08) $55.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
300 Pages

* Tapestry (D2108) $30.00

Techno Textiles 2, Sarah E. Braddock Clarke And Marie O'mahony
Revolutionary fabrics for fashion and design covering electronic and engineered textiles. (NQ07) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
208 Pages

* Textile Art (B1099) $75.00

* Textile Arts, Multicultural Traditions, Margo Singer And Mary Spyrou.
Traditions of embroidery, applique, tie-dye, batik and rouching through many cultures. (CI09) $17.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
128 Pages

* Textil Treasures At The Glasgow School Of Art, Liz Arthur
From Medieval stumpwork through the Arts and Crafts movement covering all regions in this astonishing collection. (AI10) $45.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
122 Pages

Textile Treasures, Naomi Tarrant.
An introduction to European decorative textiles for home and church in National Museums of SCotland. (AS70) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
128 Pages

Textiles And Dress (VI04) $4.00

Textiles From Guatemala, Ann Hecht.
Emphasis on color and pattern through 20 textile pieces. Includes techniques and glossary. (UW10) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
88 Pages

* Textiles In America, 1650-1870, Florence Montgomery
The definitive study of imported textiles as they were used in early American homes. Samples from collections around the world, as well as drawings and engravings of the time. Dictionary-style entries depict the myriad household uses for textiles in the period. (NQ11) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
496 Pages

* Textiles Of Ancient Peru And Their Techniques, Raoul D'harcourt.
The classic scholarly guide to old world techniques of woven and non-woved tectiles. (DZ42) $27.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
320 Pages

* Textiles Of Central And South America, Angela Thompson
Design and production of loom and non loom techniques, dyeing, fibers and threads, finishinmg, costume and more. (WM06) $34.00
Binding: Hardcover
192 Pages

* Textiles Of The Arts And Crafts Movement, Linda Parry.
Comprehensive survey of English textiles from the 1880's by designers of woven textiles, embroideries and lace. (NO05) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
160 Pages

* Textiles Through The Ages, Ruth Barnes, Emma Dick, Jon Thompson.
From the earliest history of fibres to the use of texiles in society from Ashimolean Museum collection. (AS75) $15.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
25 Pages

Textiles, A Classification... (WM05) $75.00

* Textiles In The Art Institute Of Chicago, Christa C. Mayer Thurman.
A tour of this most comprehensive textile collection covering weaving, needlework, textile printing and lace making. (AB20) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
152 Pages

* Textiles In The Art Institute Of Chicago, Christa C. Mayer Thurman.
A tour of this most comprehensive textile collection covering weaving, needlework, textile printing and lace making. (RJ09) $22.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
152 Pages

* Textiles: 5,000 Years, Jennifer Harris.
An international history and comprehensive survey pf textile art and production by 24 experts. (AB23) $75.00
Binding: Hardcover
320 Pages

* Thratre Management, David M. Conte And Stephen Langley
The fundamental text for all arts managers covering all aspects from organizatiopn to survival. (DR56) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
580 Pages

* Thimbles & Sewing Implements, Estelle Salkin.
A wll illustrated guide with prices, history, patent drawings, etc. (CI69) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
274 Pages

* Threading Time, A Cultural History Of Threadwork, Dolores Bausum.
The link between the human spirit and the art of connecting threads through such sources as medieval manuscripts, biblical stories, modern fiction and poetry. (TX50) $48.00
Binding: Hardcover
240 Pages

Threads For Lace, 3Rd Ed
A survey and comparison chart of 1150 threads. with size comparisons. (BP12) $27.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
96 Pages

* Threads Of Gold: Chinese Textiles: Ming To Ching, Paul Haig & Marla Shelton
An indepth study covering social influences, value, symbols, and technique from 1368-1911 with evalkuation and price guide. (SJ81) $80.00
Binding: Hardcover
304 Pages

Threads Of Imagination, Antonia Tozer.
Finely illustrated silk embroideroies from Central Asia and China from 12th - 19th c. (AT56) $58.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
60 Pages

* Threads Of Light, Robert Glenn Ketchum.
Chinese embroidery from Suzhou through detailed exhibit catalog with superb photos and text including technical aspects. (RJ33) $26.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
172 Pages

* Toile: The Stories Fabrics Of Europe And America, Michele Palmer
The scenic fabrics over the lase 250 years. ANtique, vintage and reproduction described with value guide. (SJ18) $35.00
Binding: Hardcover
176 Pages

* Toiles De Jouy (TX21) $35.00

Traditional Indian Textiles, John Gillow And Nicholas Barnard.
Quilts, hangings, shawls, saris of all techniques demonstrate the legendary textiles of India. (NO37) $22.50
Binding: Perfect Bound
160 Pages

* Traditional Indonesian Textiles, John Gillow.
Textile production, materials, dyes, looms covering batiks, brocades, etc. (NO33) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
160 Pages

* Traditional Textiles Of Central Asia, Janet Harvey.
Illustrated survey of the opulent silks and velvets, exquisite embroideries and all other textiles along the silk route. (NO85) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
160 Pages

Treasures From The Embroiderers' Guild Collection, Elizabeth Benn.
A magnificent overview of the world's finest textiles spanning all cultures and periods by 150 examples and expert text. (SR96) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
208 Pages

* Twentieth Century Embroidery In Great Britain From 1978, Constance Howard.
A survey of contemporary embroiderer's by illustration, biography and comment. (1986) . (BA35) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
322 Pages

* The Ultimate A To Z Companion To 1001 Needlecraft Terms, Marie Clayton
An invaluable reference covering applique, crochet, embroidery, knitting, quilting, sewing and more. (SN44) $22.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
192 Pages

* Uncut Cloth, Nasreen Askari And Liz Arthur.
Explores the full range of unstitched cloth used across South Asia including shawls, turbans, sashes, waistcloths, skirts, spreads, coverlets and canopies. Cultural, social history, and technique through fine photography. (RZ53) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
128 Pages

* Velvet, Ed By Fabrizio De Marinis.
The magic, opulance and elegance of velvet in history, fashion and manufacture by text and sumptous illustrations. (ID10) $25.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
202 Pages

* Victorian Needle-Craft: Artistic & Practical, Butterick.
1889 edition of Metropolitan Art Series. Includes crochet, macrame, alphabets, netting, etc. (RL21) $15.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
230 Pages

* Victorian Paisley Shawls, Chet Gadsby
From 1830 to early 20th c. from India and Europe including identification and price guide. (SJ29) $60.00
Binding: Hardcover
208 Pages

* Vintage Fabrics (B1900) $20.00

* Vintage Quilts (B1901) $25.00

* Vintage Vanity Bags & Purses (B1789) $25.00

* Vintage Victorian Textiles, Brian D. Coleman
By color photos, the variety of textiles including needlepoint, beadwork, ribbonwork, and lace presented in appropriate settings. (SJ68) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
192 Pages

* Vintage White Linens A To Z, Marsha Manchester
The tresasures of memories when hand made needlework and its machine made copies defined what we treasured and created ouir heirlooms. (SJ86) $40.00
Binding: Hardcover
192 Pages

* The Weavers Draft Book, John Hargrove.
A facsimile of the earliest recorded pattern book for weavers, with introductory and evaluation notes. Contains 52 drafts. (OU02) $19.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
40 Pages

* Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years, Elizabeth Wayland Barber.
Women, cloth and society in the early times, data gathered by the most sophisticated new archaeological methods to show that women were a powerful economic force in the ancient and early modern worlds, with their own industry: fabric. (NO54) $18.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
334 Pages

World Textiles, John Gillow And Bryan Sentance.
A visual guide to traditional techniques organized by techniques from non-loom, loom, printed, emroidered, etc. and then cultural differences. (DA06) $50.00
Binding: Hardcover
240 Pages

The Woven Coverlets Of Norway, Katherine Larson.
The role of textiles in the lives of women prior to 20th c. Emphasis on technique and patterns suitable for translation into other charted techniques. (UW01) $40.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
208 Pages

* Your Vintage Keepsake, Margaret T. Ordonez.
A guide to costume and display from the Costume Institute of America. (TX60) $10.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
32 Pages

* Alverdens Broderier (B1788) $26.00

* Silke Og Guld (Renaissance Embroidery) (D2154) $15.00

French Text

Broderies Historiees Du Moven Et De La Renaissance, Georges Thone And A, Kiege.
Photo survey of embroidery from Medieval through Renaissance. French text. (MU15) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
59 Pages

* Art De L'habillement, L'encyclopedie Diderot & D'alembert.
18th C. facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering embroidery, lace making, wig making, tailoring, corsetry and more. 100+/ (DA07) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound

* Art De La Soie, L'encyclopedie Diderot & D'alembert.
18th C. facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering all aspects of silk work including spinning, weaving, pattern drafts, etc. 150+/ (DA12) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound

* Art Des Textiles, L'encyclopedie Diderot & D'alembert.
18th c. (1762) facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering multi harness floor looms and construction, spinning, frame knitting, etc. 100+/ (DA11) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound

* Art Heraldique, L'encyclopedie Diderot & D'alembert.
18th C. facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering heraldry design, lineage, symbols, etc. 100+/ (DA08) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound

* Chasses-Peches, L'encyclopedie Diderot & D'alembert.
18th C. facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering hunting and fishing with detailing diagrams of net making, etc. 100+/ (DA09) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound

* Tapissier, Tapisserie Des Gobelins, L'encyclopedie Diderot & D'alembert.
18th C. facsimile of French trade encyclopedia covering tapestery, upholstery, tapestry weaving on small and vertical looms, etc. 100+/ (DA10) $20.00
Binding: Perfect Bound

* Beads (Les Perles), Natacha Wolters.
Glorious book on beads through historical and geographic perspective. French text. (LE45) $40.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
152 Pages

* Point De Croix:Au Bonheur..Filles, Anne Tricaud.
Historical survey of cross-stitch in elaborate full color catalog of exhibit at Musees de Arts et Tradiitons Populaires. (DE51) $40.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
112 Pages

Quand Les Princesses D'europe Brodaient, 1570-1610
Exhibition catalog of 2003 exhibit at Musee de la Renaissance of 16th c. embroidery. french text, (DE53) $36.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
128 Pages

* Secrets De Lin, Claude Fauque.
An illustrated history of linen from manufacture to use in lace and textiles. French text. (SY44) $30.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
71 Pages

La Soie: Mythologies D'hier Et D'aujourd'hui, Yvonne De Sike And Claude Fauque.
Silk fabrics from historical and contemporary perspective. French text. (VG05) $66.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
118 Pages

* Le Textile En Provence, Annie Roux.
Historical survey of woven, printed and embroidered fabrics of Provence. French text. (AD48) $60.00
Binding: Hardcover
237 Pages

* Le Velours, Claude Fauque.
An illustrated history of this most luxurous of fabrics. Covers the "many paths to follow in relation to this cloth that plays with words, dreams, fashion and decoration. French text. (SY45) $40.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
125 Pages

German Text

Schmuck Und Bilder Aus Haaren, Ein Europaisches Kulturerbe, Alfred A. Peters.
Historical survey of hairwork as used in jewelry and pictures. Exhibit catalog of 18th-19th C. hair art. (DK01) $100.00
Binding: Hardcover
153 Pages

Uromas Strickliesel Erzahlt 1, Editha Fischer
The tools for spool knitting and lucet cords surveyed. German text. (EF72) $36.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
60 Pages

* Uromas Strickliesel Erzahlt 7, Editha Fischer
The tools for spool knitting surveyed. German text. (EF74) $33.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
56 Pages

* Uromas Strickliesel Erzahlt 8, Editha Fischer
The tools for spool knitting surveyed. German text. (EF75) $30.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
48 Pages

Italian Text

Coton Stampati E Mezzari, Margherita Bellezza Rosina And Marzia Cataldi Gallo.
Imported printed cottons from 17th - 18th c. India. Italian text. (SA24) $85.00
Binding: Hardcover
254 Pages

I Mezzari Tra Oriente E Occidente, Marzia Cataldi Gallo.
Printed fabrics from 17th - 18th c. Well illustrated exhibit catalog, Italian text. (SA22) $26.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
119 Pages

* Ricami Italiani Antichie E Moderni, Elisa Ricci
Reprint of early 20th c. work on Italian embropidery. Black and white photos, Italian text. (EA20) $50.00
Binding: Perfect Bound
323 Pages

Origine Ed Uso Delle Trine A Filo Di Refe, Antonio Merli
Reprint of 1864 publication tracing the early uses of threads with Italian text and pages from early 16th c. pattern books. (EA21) $16.00
Binding: Saddle Stitch
34 Pages