Stephen Ellcock’s Book of Textiles
The Karun Thakar Collection
Format:Hardback
Publisher:ACC Art Books
Published:7th Oct '24
Should be back in stock very soon
"It is difficult to leaf through this book without saying ‘wow’ over and over, which means this is definitely top of the Christmas reading list." - Embroidery Magazine
Stephen Ellcock's Book of Textiles is a unique collaboration between bestselling author Stephen Ellcock and textile expert Karun Thakar. Together, they share an inspiring vision of the world through the medium of textiles, leading the reader on a journey into the splendours of nature and the infinite complexities of the human condition.
A social-media sensation, Ellcock is widely known for his online curation of artworks, while Thakar owns one of the world’s most important and varied textile collections. Through a spellbinding selection of more than 200 of the most significant, extraordinary and distinctive pieces in Thakar’s collection, these pages cover everything from fashion, costume and adornment to pattern and design, rituals and magic, pure abstraction and the sublime.
Combining Ellcock’s singular vision with Thakar’s expert eye, Stephen Ellcock's Book of Textiles is a ground-breaking compendium of wonders and a must-read for anybody with an interest in art and visual culture, as well as textile devotees, experts and enthusiasts.
"""Stephen Ellcock’s Book of Textiles is an inspiring and enigmatic journey through the world of pattern and cloth held in Thakar’s hands."" ""Ellcock is well-placed then to search out the eye-catching, significant and quirky works that turn this book into such a hugely enjoyable read, although undoubtedly delving into any area of Thakar’s acquisitions would result in stimulating finds."" ""It is difficult to leaf through this book without saying ‘wow’ over and over, which means this is definitely top of the Christmas reading list.""" - Embroidery Magazine
ISBN: 9781788842495
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 968g
256 pages