Description: A model of clarity. It provides absolutely essential reference material for the dress historian and archaeologist, for the early textile specialist, and those interested in the tools and equipment used. TOOL AND TRADES HISTORY SOCIETY NEWSLETTER [ Linda Woolley, curator of early and medieval textiles and dress, V&A Museum] Among the most evocative items to be discovered by archaeologists are the scraps of silk and wool and other fabrics that signal so eloquently their owner's status and concerns. Such clothing and textile finds have figured prominently in excavations of medieval sites in London in the past two decades; they have included knitting, tapestries, silk hair-nets and elaborately patterned oriental, Islamic and Italian fabrics, which reveal for the first time the wide range of cloths available to medieval Londoners; there are beautifully made buttons, and buttonholes and edgings which display superb craftsmanship and a high level of needlework skills; the way that clothes were cut and sewncan be studied in detail. This highly readable account will be of wide general interest; dress historians and archaeologists will also find a wealth of new insights into the fashions, clothing and textile industries of medieval England and Europe. Contents include: The Excavations, Techniques used in Textile Production, Wool Textiles, Goathair Textiles, Linen Textiles, Silk Textiles, Mixed Cloths, Narrow Wares, Sewing Techniques and Tailoring, Dyes. THE AUTHORS Past and present staff of the Museum of London. Waterstones Textiles and Clothing, c.1150-1450 - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Review: This book contains the history of clothing in Medieval Times, spanning three centuries. The text is easy to read. A book crammed full of historical detail. Any weaver will be interested in the descriptions and illustrations of the drafts showing how different fibres were woven. There are many clear black and white photographs of fragments from garments, with their own description attached. There are some colour pages showing fragments of material found in excavations in London. There are many line drawings to show patterns and designs of cloth, and the various pieces that go to make a garment. Each chapter deals with the different texiles used, with an explanation of its origins. An excellent book for anyone, and students, wanting information on which fabrics were worn at this time. A very good purchase. Fully recommend.
Author: ellis39
Rating: 4
Review: I liked the book as I was researching types of cloth and methods used in creating the fabrics.
