Silk: Fibre, Fabric and Fashion (Victoria and Albert Museum) (Hardcover)

Introduction

1. Plain and Simple: Plain weave; Satin; Chiffon; Crepe; Gauze; Stripes and checks; Shot silks. Case Histories

2. Warps and Wefts: Figured gauze; Damasks and satin compounds; Lampas and compound weaves; Brocading; Tapestry weave; Velvet; Carpets with knotted pile; Jacuard woven; Gold and silver threads

3. Twine and Twist, Net, Knot and Knit: Twinning; Twisting and Netting; Knotting; Lace; Knitting and Crochet

4. Paint, Resist and Print: Painting; Freehand paste resist; Resist-dyeing; Tie-dyeing; Resist-dyeing and Batik; Stencilling; Ikat; Block printing; Copper plate printing; Roller printing; Screen printing; Digital printing; Gold and Silver

5. Stitch, Slash, Stamp and Pleat: Embroidery and Applique; Stamping; Slashing; Punching and Burning; Watering; Pleating and Smocking