Kinfolk Issue Thirty-Seven, on sale from September 8th 2020
The period since 1945 has been a transformative era for the fashion industry. Over the course of seventy years, the fashion world has moved from celebrating the craftsmanship of haute couture to revelling in ever-changing fast-fashion. This volume e…
Inspired by the great diversity of Iznik and Delft pottery, this book brings to you a selection of bright, modern designs. The patterns in this book are varied in both their size and complexity, from small designs for tags, pincushions, and cards to…
From the legendary Tank Girl to live-action animations with Gorillaz, a Chinese contemporary opera to an exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, artist Jamie Hewlett is one of the most energetic figures of contemporary pop culture.With influences ranging…
Is there no escape from an economy that devours nature in the name of endless growth? John Thackara's answer is a rousing `yes, there is!' Drawing on a lifetime of travel in search of real-world alternatives that work, he describes in this book how…
In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades. Japanese sword art stands out in many ways: fu…
Create cute and realistic felted animals with this fun and easy-to-follow needle felting book. Nothing feels better than a cute, fuzzy animal you can hold in the palm of your hand. Adorable Felted Animals shows you how you can create more than 30 en…
Ruth Maier föddes i Wien 1920 och dog i gaskammaren i Auschwitz 1 december 1942. Mellan 1939 och 1942 bodde hon i Oslo. 1940 träffar hon Gunvor Hofmo, en av Norges unga moderna lyriker. De får ett par års vänskap och samlevnad, och när Ruth allt mer…
With 30 projects and an introduction to both crafting paper flowers and working with crepe paper, this book is full of inspiration and expert advice for beginners. If you have a Cricut Maker, you can download the templates to your machine so you can…
This beautifully illustrated book reveals the sharp pleats, high collars, gleaming pastes, colourful beads, elaborate buttons and intricate lacework that make up some of the garments in the Victoria and Albert Museum's extensive fashion collection.…
An international exploration of natural dyeing aimed at teaching beautiful, traditional techniques Similar to food and the act of sharing meals, our relationship to textiles-both creating them and using them-is a core tenet of our humanness. As with…
The most famous designs of the twentieth century are not those in museums, but in the marketplace. The Coca-Cola bottle and the McDonald's logo are known all over the world, and designs like the modernistic `Frankfurt Kitchen' of 1926, or the 1954 s…
This third edition of the landmark textbook Reading Images builds on its reputation as the first systematic and comprehensive account of the grammar of visual design. Drawing on an enormous range of examples from children's drawings to textbook illu…
En gedigen och mycket rikt illustrerad bok om färgens och klädernas roll i det mänskliga livet. Författaren gör en kulturhistorisk genomgång av färgernas skiftande betydelse och lyfter fram det karakteristiska för olika tiders och kulturers klädsel…
Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration, Third Edition, shows readers how to recognize, evaluate, and correct fit for 88 figure variations. This comprehensive guide presents prov…
Kate Moss began modeling as a teenager, when the first photos of her shot by Corinne Day appeared in The Face. She became the face of the '90s with her campaigns for Calvin Klein, and has since appeared in campaigns for Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, and C…
Step-by-step instructions show how to build detailed LEGO models of neighborhoods - complete with homes, stores, restaurants, barbershops, and more. Enter the fantastical world of model building. The LEGO Neighborhood Book 2 is a full-color guide to…
Birgit Lyngbye Pedersen was looking for the right sofa for a house from the fifties and discovered Finn Juhl (1912-1989), whose furniture is experiencing a renaissance in the wake of the retro wave. When Juhl's house in Charlottenlund, which he desi…
A floral display is the simplest way of changing the atmosphere of any room or setting, and the use of flowers illustrates the aesthetic power of season-appropriate arrangements. A beautifully photographed floral arranging book, 'Bringing Nature Hom…
Tailoring is the complete photo guide to sewing jackets and coats. Written by sewing professionals, this book teaches the trusted, proven methods for sewing tailored jackets with impeccable details and perfect fit. Written for the intermediate sewer…
Twenty-four sheets of authentic origami paper (two each of 12 different colors: red, yellow, royal blue, azure, orange, lime green, kelly green, sky blue, pink, peach, tan, gray) for creating fascinating figures, shapes, and objects. Easier-to-fold,…
Making Working Women's Costume gives a unique account of the clothes of ordinary women from the mid-fifteenth century to the early twentieth century. As well as introducing the historical periods, it gives patterns for a range of typical garments th…
Once upon a time pottery schools saw an increase in enrolments whenever the film Ghost aired on television. Today it is all year round. Not since the 1970s has there been this level of interest and appreciation for pottery and ceramics. The return t…
Wear just 33 items for 3 months and get back all the JOY you were missing while you were worrying what to wear. In Project 333, minimalist expert and author of Soulful Simplicity Courtney Carver takes a new approach to living simply--starting with y…
Design, Ecology, Politics links social and ecological theory to design theory and practice, critiquing the ways in which the design industry perpetuates unsustainable development.Boehnert argues that when design does engage with issues of sustainabi…
Fantasy Faces coloring book features 25 single sided illustrations by Molly Harrison focusing on lovely faces, eyes, and more This coloring book is intended for adults and children alike Suitable for colored pencil, markers (please put a piece of pa…
A revelatory look at the influential and enigmatic designer behind Comme des Garcons The great pantheon of fashion designers produces only a handful of creators who are masters of their metier. Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons is one of them. Widel…
From the geometric patterns of Islamic art and design to the swirling floral motifs of Celtic art, "Designa" brings together six elegant and insightful short volumes from the Wooden Books series on art and design including "Islamic Design," "Celtic…
A stunning collection of the best living spaces created and commissioned by the most influential people in interior designInteriors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century is the ultimate global celebration of residential interior design and decorating.…
The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging Ikebana, or Japanese flower arranging, is more than just putting flowers in a container. Ikebana is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing, where nature and humanity are brought togethe…
Every knitter--beginner or expert--should have this journal Guided, adaptable to different skill levels, and created by Vogue Knitting, it's designed to meet all your needs Whatever your level and whatever your project, TheVogue Knitting Project J…
This latest book from internationally renowned fashion illustrator, Megan Hess, celebrates the work of ten of the most revered Italian designers: Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Valentino, Pucci, Prada, Miu Miu, Missoni, Gucci and Armani.Megan take…
This pack contains 200 high-quality origami sheets printed with colourful and attractive Cherry Blossom Patterns. These Cherry Blossom patterns were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 patt…
Your Mission: Knit a Drawer of Beautiful Socks! Inspired by the gorgeous sock drawers of Susan B. Anderson, Jasmine and Gigi of The Knitmore Girls podcast started the hashtag #operationsockdrawer in an effort to knit a collection of socks just as ph…
Bring some myth and magic into your cross stitch with this fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for fantasy dragons and unicorns, from some of the world's leading cross stitch designers. This booklet features eight magical designs for fantas…
In this book, 12 designers have teamed up to create an amazing collection of amigurumi animals. Inside you'll find Levi the baby Bear, Reco the pig, Zico the Toucan, Tara the Cat, Roary the Tiger, and many more
Are your favorite sweaters covered with cat hair? Are there fur balls piled up in every corner of your home? And do you love to make quirky and one-of-a-kind crafting projects? If so, it's time to throw away your lint roller and curl up with your ki…
På Gefle Porslinsfabrik tillverkades vackert vardagsporslin mellan åren 1910 och 1979. Här huserade bland andra Arthur Percy med sina frodigt färgstarka, handmålade flintgodsfajanser. Hans mest kända servis ?Vinranka? pryder bokomslaget. Förutom ser…
In this second updated edition David James provides an encyclopaedic guide to the techniques and materials involved in upholstery. The book covers everything from traditional handwork to the latest industrial techniques, giving a complete overview o…
The new era of Gamification and Human-Focused Design optimizes for motivation and engagement over traditional Function-Focused Design. Within the industry, studies on game mechanics and behavioral psychology have become proliferate. However, few peo…
Practice paper is one of the most important things to consider when practicing or doing calligraphy projects. If you've ever wanted to learn calligraphy yourself, check out our Calligraphy Practice Paper.Our Calligraphy Practice Paper is designed to…
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Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear provides a straightforward introduction to the principles of form pattern cutting for garments to fit the body shape, and flat pattern cutting for casual garments and jersey wear. This sixth edition remains tr…
In 1947 Christian Dior rocked the fashion worldwith his New Look, which dominated postwar fashion and firmly secured the nameof his house in the minds of the public and the fashion industry. He drew onhistorical models of femininity, the unique skil…
The essential beginner's guide to crafting all-natural soaps at home Start creating your own all-natural, cold-processed soaps today. The Natural Soap Making Book for Beginners takes you through all the basics with easy-to-understand directions so…
In this new addition to the Pattern Magic series from Japan, Tomoko Nakamichi teaches you how to sculpt with fabric, creating beautiful shapes, waves and accents. Next, she looks at creating dynamic movement in garments, using ruffles, shirring and…
Kinfolk Issue Thirty-Six, on sale from June 9th 2020
Japanese Wonder Knitting offers the perfect foray into the techniques and application of Japanese-style knitting. Japanese knitting dictionaries have quickly become the favorite go-to reference for experienced knitters all around the world, and Japa…
Made in close collaboration with Rams himself, this catalogue raisonne is the ultimate reference on one of the most influential product designers of all time"Chances are if you've shaved with an electric razor, blow-dried your hair, or sparked up a…
