Rosemary Crill Bücher

„Dieses Buch widmet sich der Vielfalt von traditioneller Kleidung aus aller Welt. Es präsentiert rund 150 Exponate aus der internationalen Kostümsammlung des Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Viele der vorgestellten Kleidungsstücke wurden für Feste und Zeremonien angefertigt. Sie verfügen über einen überwältigenden Detailreichtum, von dem sich auch zeitgenössische Modedesigner gerne inspirieren lassen. Mode im Detail ist in sechs Themenbereiche gegliedert, die sich anhand von Beispielen aus unterschiedlichen Kulturen jeweils mit bestimmten Details an Kleidungsstücken beschäftigen. Gegenstand der breit gefächerten Untersuchung sind unter anderem Halsabschlüsse, Verschlüsse, Stoffkombinationen, Falten und dekorative Besätze. Großformatige Nahaufnahmen sowie Schnittzeichnungen illustrieren die Struktur der besprochenen Kleidungsstücke, ausführliche Texte beschreiben die Herstellung und den Verwendungszweck. Eine Augenweide, was Oberflächenstrukturen, Muster und Handwerkskunst betrifft. Zugleich leistet ein Beitrag zur wissenschaftlichen Analyse von Kleidung. Die Exponate des Victoria and Albert Museum zeugen von einer Kreativität, die nicht nur Modeliebhaber begeistern wird! “

V&A; Pattern: Indian Florals provides a dazzling introduction to the vibrant designs of the Indian subcontinent

Marwar is the historic name for the large area of western Rajasthan that includes much of the formidable Thar desert as well as many smaller towns and villages. At their capital in Jodhpur, the Rathor clan of Rajputs who ruled Marwar, developed a strikingly individual style of painting which was interpreted in a host of different ways by local artists in the many small fiefdoms (thikanas) that were the ancestral lands of the Rathor nobility. Artists trained at the court of the Mughal emperors brought sophisticated concepts of portraiture and composition to Jodhpur in the 17th and 18th centuries, and these ideas were combined with distinctive local styles and bold colours to form a uniquely lively school of painting. This book is the first to show a wide range of these vibrant paintings in full colour and to provide a complete survey of the development of this little known school of Rajasthani painting. Drawn largely from the royal collection in Jodhpur itself, the paintings discussed in the book also include examples from public and private collections in India, the USA and Great Britain, most of which have never before been published. Beautifully illustrated and thoroughly researched, this important work will be essential for all lovers of Indian painting.

Highlights the V&A;'s renowned world dress collection. This book explores cut work and silk embroidery from Indonesia, applied metal braid and cord fastenings from Albania, as well as elaborate patchwork from Tibet, India, Korea and Iran.

Focusing on the rich diversity of Indian textile culture, this book showcases items from the prestigious Karun Thakar Collection alongside significant pieces from two American collections. It explores three distinct design traditions: abstract, floral, and figurative, emphasizing textile ornamentation over traditional classifications. With essays by leading curators, the publication offers fresh insights into this ancient art form, featuring a wide array of textiles from folk embroideries to Mughal weavings and early trade textiles. An accompanying exhibition will be held at The George Washington University Museum.