Threadlines Pakistan by Feliccia Yacopino

$18.00 NZD

Category: Antiques | Reading Level: very good

Ancient Gold Jewellery - Altes Museum - A Selection from the Permanent Exhibition by gertrud Platz-Horster

$10.00 NZD

Category: Antiques | Reading Level: very good

Ancient Gold Jewelry - At the Dallas Museum of Art by Barbara Deppert-Lippitz

$12.00 NZD

Category: Antiques | Reading Level: very good

Bedazzled - 5000 Years of Jewelry - The Walters Art Museum by Sabine Albersmeier

$8.00 NZD

Category: Antiques | Reading Level: very good

This brand new and exquisitely illustrated book introduces one of the great collections of jewellery, with examples of 50 key items of jewellery dating from the 1st century BC to the turn of the twentieth century. Specific terminology, when used, is always explained; each text clearly states why a parti cular object is important, and the jewellery selected shows an enormous range of periods, regions, artistic and stylist development, and materials. Signature items featured in this volume include a magnificent pair of gold bracelets discovered inside a tomb in Olbia, Ukraine, and dating to the Hellenistic Period of the 1st-century BC; a pair of gold and semi-precious stone-inlaid eagle fibulae, dating from 6th-century Visigothic Spain; a cameo and gold-mounted brooch depicting Ellen Walters, made in Italy by the Saulini family around 1862; a gold Iris Corsage ornament by Tiffany & Co., and a wonderful corsage ornament of pansy blossoms executed in a combination of cast glass and plique-a-jour enamel by Rene Lalique, dating from 1904. ...Show more

Ethnic Jewellery from Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands - The Rene van der Star Collection by Michael Elsevier Stokmans

$25.00 NZD

Category: Craft | Series: Art Books | Reading Level: very good

The Van der Star collection of ethnic jewellery is unique, both in size and quality, bringing together masterpieces from Africa, the Arab World, India, Central and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Each of these areas has its own specific designs, and its own specific uses and symbolism attached to jewellery. Materials used include gold, silver and many types of gemstones, but also archaic materials such as leather, coral, beads, bone, teeth, and shells. In this lavishly illustrated book, more than 500 magnificent pieces are presented in colour, together with detailed descriptions. Authoritative texts are included about jewellery making, and the history, uses and designs from the various areas. These chapters are further illustrated with historical and contemporary photographs of jewellery being worn. ...Show more

The Gilded Page - The History and Technique of Manuscript Gilding by Kathleen P Whitley

$50.00 NZD

Category: Books About Books | Reading Level: very good

Second edition; revised, with the addition of color plates and new information on ancient Egyptian Papyrus gilding. The Gilded Page traces the history of gilding from ancient Egypt and Babylon through Rome, the Near East, Mediæval and Renaissance Europe, and finally into the modern day studio.This is a must-have book for book artists and illuminators, explaining in detail the historical and modern techniques of manuscript gilding, along with recipes and helpful hints. Learn step-by-step methods of applying and burnishing gold, described in a sensible and easy-to-understand way. Learn about the tools, methods, and materials employed in flat, raised, and pattern gilding for manuscripts and paintings, along with historical mordants such as Gesso Sottile, Gum Ammoniac, Gum Arabic, and Garlic Juice; and modern mordants such as Acrylic Gesso and White Glue.This work is the most complete source available for detailed information on this ancient, obscure, and highly-prized craft. The Gilded Page is a valuable resource for conservationists and historians, as well as any artists interested in this ancient art form. ...Show more

Florabundance - Wearable flowers by Jenny Gillies

$15.00 NZD

Category: New Zealand | Reading Level: very good

The Arts and Crafts of Swat Valley - Living Traditions in the Hindukush by Johannes Kalter

$30.00 NZD

Category: Craft | Series: Arts and Crafts Ser. | Reading Level: very good

The upper Swat valley in the mountain region of north Pakistan, not well known even to those with a special interest in the Orient, has one of the most remarkable cultures in the Islamic world, influenced by the cultures of central Asia, China and India.

The Art of Oriental Embroidery - History, Aesthetics, and Techniques by Young Y. Chung

$25.00 NZD

Category: Craft | Reading Level: very good

Embroidery Motifs from Dutch Samplers by Albarta Meulenbelt-Nieuwburg

$18.00 NZD

Category: Craft | Reading Level: very good

Macrame at Home - Add Boho-Chic Charm to Every Room with 20 Projects for Stunning Plant Hangers, Wall Art, Pillows and More

$15.00 NZD

Category: Craft

Handmade Woven Art for Beginners & Beyond Indulge your macram obsession the fun way--by making it yourself Macram artist and teacher Natalie Ranae will guide you step by step to create stunning designer art pieces to adorn any space with boho vibes. From contemporary plant hangers to elegant wall h angings to practical home accents such as pillows, rugs and floor poufs, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to get an impressive result with your very first project. All of the twenty projects include detailed photos and instructions for every step, and each project features a variation at the end that changes the look, for a total of forty potential designs. Featuring a practical guide to common knots and patterns, no other DIY macram book offers this much variety and instruction for designer pieces. Natalie provides you the knowledge and skills to recreate her pieces exactly as shown, or confidently branch off with your own design. With such beautiful inspiration at your fingertips, the only limit is your imagination. ...Show more

The Story of Craft - The Craftsman's Role in Society by Edward Lucie-Smith

$15.00 NZD

Category: Craft | Reading Level: very good