Offers material for the dress historian and archaeologist, for the early textile specialist, and those interested in the tools and equipment used.

This work on the wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth I is illustrated with photographs of portraits, minatures, tomb sculptures, engravings, woven textiles and embroiders. Two indexes are provided: the first of paintings, persons, places and events; the second offering information on fashionable dress.

An encyclopaedic study of English dress from the fifth to the eleventh centuries. It draws evidence from archaeology, text and art (manuscripts, ivories, metalwork, stone sculpture, mosaics), and also from re-enactors' experience. It examines archaeological textiles, cloth production and the significance of imported cloth and foreign fashions.

Brooches, rings, buckles, pendants, buttons, purses and other accessories were part of everyday dress in the middle ages. This book describes and discusses over two thousand such items dating from the period 1150-1450, found in archaeological excavations in London. It is suitable for general reader interested in costume and design.

This work traces the history of the Kimono - its designs, uses, aesthetics and social significance - and in doing so explores the world of the geisha, last wearers of the kimono.

A completely comprehensive guide to solving all clothing and beauty dilemmas from Britain's most famous style experts.

Contains detailed instructions on making Japanese garments, from kimono to two-toe socks, using either traditional Japanese sewing methods or easier modern methods. The book includes patterns, fabric suggestions and sizing instructions.

In 121 unexpected, easy-to-follow projects, this book on T-shirt shows first how to tee-off with the basic materials, plus add-ons and techniques. More than half the projects require no sewing, and all are rated according to the level of difficulty.

From the primitive clothes of prehistoric times to the whimsical fashions of today, the history of costume is a vast and popular subject. Over 1000 illustrations drawn from many sources accompany the text.

Describing the different garments worn by women and men, this book looks at the aspects of cloth production - raw materials, production tools and techniques for woven and non-woven textiles, decorative textiles and embroidery. It also shows how much can be reconstructed from the discoveries of archaeological excavation.

A stunning new-look edition of the style bible from the 1960s written by French fashion guru Genevieve Antoine Dariaux which provided the inspiration for Kathleen Tessaro's novel of the same name. A timeless version of What Not to Wear.

Intended for costume designers, dressmakers and those involved in historical reenactments, this book contains the information you need to create authentic clothes from the Tudor period. It features computer-generated, historically accurate patterns which enable you to make a range of garments, such as doublets, hose, bodices, skirts and hats.

A Historical Survey with 202 plates. Reprint.

The study of medieval clothing and textiles has aroused great attention, as part of the concern in material culture as a whole; apart from its own intrinsic interest, it has much to reveal about life at the time. This book contains topics including Anglo-Saxon embroidery; textiles and textile imagery in the Exeter Book; and the tippet.

Presents a collection of drawings, which ranges over eleven centuries of English historical costume. This title features detailed illustrations, plus notes that pinpoint specific features, such as fabric, decoration, accessories and cut, make each costume immediately comprehensible. It is useful for students of theatrical design and fashion.