Luxury, beauty, refinement, sensuality, elegance - silk is synonymous with all of these. No fiber - natural or man-made - rivals its versatility. Silk is light but strong, smooth and soft, supremely adaptable. It can be made wonderfully warm or deliciously cool, and dyed with infinite subtlety or boldness of color. When worn or draped, its fluidity is spellbinding.
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Luxury, beauty, refinement, sensuality, elegance - silk is synonymous with all of these. No fiber - natural or man-made - rivals its versatility. Silk is light but strong, smooth and soft, supremely adaptable. It can be made wonderfully warm or deliciously cool, and dyed with infinite subtlety or boldness of color. When worn or draped, its fluidity is spellbinding.
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Add this copy of The Book of Silk to cart. $10.75, good condition, Sold by Bulk Book Warehouse rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rotterdam, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Thames & Hudson.
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Good. Shows minimal wear such as frayed or folded edges, minor rips and tears, and/or slightly worn binding. May have stickers and/or contain inscription on title page. No observed missing pages.
Add this copy of The Book of Silk to cart. $16.45, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2001 by Thames And Hudson Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1500grams, ISBN: 9780500283080.
Add this copy of The Book of Silk to cart. $19.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Thames & Hudson.
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Add this copy of The Book of Silk to cart. $20.00, like new condition, Sold by The Book Bin rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Salem, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Thames & Hudson.
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Like New. Binding firm, interior clean and unmarked. Cover has light shelf wear. Oversize/Overweight, No International nor Expedited shipping. Standard shipping only.
Add this copy of Book of Silk to cart. $30.00, very good condition, Sold by Hennessey + Ingalls rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Thames & Hudson.
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Used-Very Good. The Book of Silk follows the story of this remarkable material through 5, 000 years, reproducing hundreds of fabrics, furnishings, and garments from all parts of the world. From ancient China, where the secret of reeling silkworm cocoons was first discovered, the narrative leads by the legendary Silk Routes to Byzantium and the Islamic world, to Ottoman Turkey and India-and on to the Renaissance, baroque, and rococo silks of Western Christendom. In modern times the fashion industry yields a wonderful array of designs from Fortuny, Balenciaga, Poiret, and Schiaparelli, among others. A dazzling selection of illustrations, many drawn from private collections, reveals silk's omnipresence in couture and decoration, carpets, embroidery, and even painting. Complete with a detailed reference section that includes terms and technical processes, collecting and care, galleries and museums, and a bibliography, The Book of Silk will appeal to anyone interested in history, fashion, and beauty. Luxury, beauty, refinement, sensuality, elegance-silk is synonymous with all of these. No fiber-natural or man-made-rivals its versatility. Silk is light but strong, smooth and soft, supremely adaptable. It can be made wonderfully warm or deliciously cool, and dyed with infinite subtlety or boldness of color. When worn or draped, its fluidity is spellbinding.
Add this copy of The Book of Silk to cart. $37.90, very good condition, Sold by Marlowes Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ferny Hills, Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA, published 2001 by Thames & Hudson.
Add this copy of The Book of Silk to cart. $43.51, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Thames & Hudson.
Add this copy of The Book of Silk to cart. $77.42, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Thames & Hudson.
Add this copy of The Book of Silk to cart. $141.29, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Thames & Hudson.
Add this copy of The Book of Silk to cart. $2,470.00, new condition, Sold by BWS Bks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ferndale, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by T & H.
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New. 0500283087. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-FLAWLESS COPY-256pp-The history of this remarkable fabric through 5, 000 years, with reproductions of hundreds of fabrics, furnishings, & garments from all parts of the world, many drawn from private collections. The photos reveal silk's omnipresence in couture & decoration, carpets, & even painting, & are accompanied by a well-researched text. The Book of Silk tells the rich history of silk through five millennia, reproducing hundreds of fabrics, furnishings and garments from all parts of the world. It contains a reference section that includes terms and technical processes, and care. --with a bonus offer--