Textiles Today

A Global Survey of Trends and Traditions

Chloë Colchester

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English

Thames & Hudson Ltd
01 June 2009

Textile design & theory

Chloe Colchester's survey reveals a diverse, exciting and provocative field, one at the vanguard of extraordinary technological developments while also the source of astonishing works of beauty. From colour-changing, light-sensitive camouflage to emergency shelters of cement-impregnated fabric bonded to an inflatable plastic, from Eley Kishimoto's gorgeous patterns to the astonishing colours of Morphotex, this dazzingly fresh sourcebook of original and inspiring designs will appeal to all designers and anyone with an interest in textiles.

By: Chloë Colchester
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 255mm, Width: 240mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 1.040kg
ISBN: 9780500288030
ISBN 10: 0500288038
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 June 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

A former design consultant, Chloë Colchester received a doctorate in anthropology for her research into Fijian barkcloth, and studied contemporary transformations of Polynesian cloth traditions during her tenure as a research associate at University College London. She is the author of The New Textiles: Trends and Traditions and Clothing the Pacific.

Reviews for Textiles Today: A Global Survey of Trends and Traditions

Surveys a rapidly-changing arena of fabrics and textiles, considering collaborative projects between fabric makers and fashion designers and offering plenty photo examples of new textiles and their applications.