{"product_id":"9781350184565","title":"The Story of Colour in Textiles","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story of Colour in Textiles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Susan Kay-Williams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colour and shade of dyed textiles were once as much an indicator of social class or position as the fabric itself and for centuries the recipes used by dyers were closely guarded secrets. The arrival of synthetic dyestuffs in the middle of the nineteenth century opened up a whole rainbow of options and within 50 years modern dyes had completely overturned the dyeing industry. From pre-history to the current day, the story of dyed textiles in Western Europe brings together the worlds of politics, money, the church, law, taxation, international trade and exploration, fashion, serendipity and science. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is an introduction to a broad, diverse and fascinating subject of how and why people coloured textiles. A fresh review of this topic, this book brings previous scholars' work to light, alongside new discoveries and research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Story of Colour in Textiles\u003c\/i\u003e is an introduction to a broad, diverse and fascinating subject of how and why people dyed textiles. A fresh review of this topic, this book brings previous scholars' work to light again, alongside new discoveries and research.” —\u003ci\u003eEmbroidery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A detailed and fascinating history of the dyeing of fabric and yarn, this is a great book for textiles students, history lovers and anybody interested in dyeing processes and history. Its subtitle is \u003ci\u003eImperial Purple to Denim Blue\u003c\/i\u003e, which is a fabulously concise and intriguing description of the journey dyeing has taken over the centuries. The book looks at the symbolism of colour through the ages, the many natural dye sources and their origins and the impact of synthetic dyes on the textile industry.” —\u003ci\u003eInside Crochet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The book covers an impressive range of material; \u003ci\u003eThe Arnolfini Marriage\u003c\/i\u003e, the emergence of meanings in colour, \u003ci\u003eThe Plictho\u003c\/i\u003e, selvedge colours and hierarchies of dyers are all clearly discussed... \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Colour in Textiles\u003c\/i\u003e is well-researched and readable. It is engaging...has good colour reproduction, and satisfyingly extensive references at the end of each chapter. A great book for both the casual and the academic reader, it merits being kept for reference. I thoroughly recommend it.” —\u003ci\u003eJournal for Weavers, Spinners \u0026amp; Dyers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Aimed equally at textile student and the craft dyer, [The Story of Colour in Textiles] is full of fascinating information for anyone interested in the history of decorative arts . . . For anyone who works with fabric, this is a very interesting read and an ideal way to gain an overview of fabric dyeing and its lengthy history.” —\u003ci\u003eCreative Life Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This beautifully presented book with its superb illustrations will be greatly enjoyed and appreciated by all those with an interest in textiles and embroidery. As we follow the history of colour and dyeing from pre-history to the present day it is interwoven with politics, religion, social standing, wealth, trade, fashion and the exciting developments and challenges that came with the arrival of synthetic dyestuffs. It is a fascinating story on a subject that is part of our everyday life.” —\u003ci\u003eNADFAS Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781350184565\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury Visual Arts","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40820609253582,"sku":"9781350184565","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_6d9c15bd-78dc-4522-9e13-920cdf49e54a.jpg?v=1643015093","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781350184565","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}