Textiles and Clothing of the World. A Stylist's Travel Diary.
Martiniere| N° d'inventaire | 19154 |
| Format | 27.5 x 26 |
| Détails | 238 p., color illustrations, hardcover with dust jacket. |
| Publication | Paris, 2012 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782732444260 |
The beauty of a woman encountered in a market, the elegance of a man in his shop... The clothing of others is what we see first when we discover a new country: despite the saying, "the clothes make the man"! Each item of clothing expresses an identity, a social status. Hmong or Yao, Rabari or Yoruba Indian from Benin, Panamanian Kuna or Guatemalan Quiché...: in Vietnam or elsewhere, we meet simple people during our travels, with a harsh daily life, but who demonstrate a rare elegance and refinement. Weavers, dyers, embroiderers, dressmakers: all cultivate beauty and affirm the singularity of the region of the world where they were born. Through the story of her travels, Catherine Legrand invites us to discover the know-how of these anonymous creators, to whom she pays homage and whose manufacturing secrets she reveals (weaving, appliqué, indigo...). This book, assembled like a beautiful garment composed of photos, samples, and sketches, is a textile journey around the world, from Asia to Benin, via Romania and Central America. Stylists, designers, seamstresses, and simple clothing enthusiasts will find inspiration here; travelers will find ideas for new destinations.
The beauty of a woman encountered in a market, the elegance of a man in his shop... The clothing of others is what we see first when we discover a new country: despite the saying, "the clothes make the man"! Each item of clothing expresses an identity, a social status. Hmong or Yao, Rabari or Yoruba Indian from Benin, Panamanian Kuna or Guatemalan Quiché...: in Vietnam or elsewhere, we meet simple people during our travels, with a harsh daily life, but who demonstrate a rare elegance and refinement. Weavers, dyers, embroiderers, dressmakers: all cultivate beauty and affirm the singularity of the region of the world where they were born. Through the story of her travels, Catherine Legrand invites us to discover the know-how of these anonymous creators, to whom she pays homage and whose manufacturing secrets she reveals (weaving, appliqué, indigo...). This book, assembled like a beautiful garment composed of photos, samples, and sketches, is a textile journey around the world, from Asia to Benin, via Romania and Central America. Stylists, designers, seamstresses, and simple clothing enthusiasts will find inspiration here; travelers will find ideas for new destinations.