SILK

Silk has long captured the imagination of peoples round the globe, inspiring creativity in the making of luxurious textiles. This ma jor new survey draws on the exceptional collections of Londons Victoria and Albert Museum and explores tradition and innovation acr oss the history and geography of silk production, celebrating the ingenuity and skill of designers and makers.Structured by techniqu e, from weaving and knitting to dyeing, printing and embroidery, this compendium showcases a rich variety of artworks, furnishings a nd clothi...[Read more]