World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques Available to Purchase

The authors tell us in the introduction to this book that the word “textile” derives from the Latin verb texere which the Romans used to mean “to weave”, “to braid” or “to construct”. As such, it has a broad meaning and is open to interpretation. The authors have followed this meaning and taken a very broad approach to the range of topics included in a book on textiles.

World Textiles aims to provide a broad overview of traditional handmade textiles from across the globe in a single volume. By displaying fabrics from many different countries side‐by‐side, they enable readers to...