2/07/2010

Norwich Textile Pattern Book

On of those typical cases of serendipity. I was searching for graphic patterns of South American Tapestry and came across what must be one of the most astonishing book"works" that have ever been made. It is a pattern book from the 18th century and it is filled with sample strips of fabric. It must weigh a ton. I own the giant Book of Ornaments Taschen republished and that's amazing in it's printed form. This is the real deal, tactile, handmade...


dscf4190.jpg
19666611detail-2.jpg
patterncard1.jpg

Geen opmerkingen: