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Fabrics for Interiors: A Guide for Architects, Designers, and Consumers

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Jack Lenor Larsen's name should be widely known and respected throughout the textile arts community. He was originally a hand weaver trained at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. He saw the commercial and aesthetic potential of ethic handwoven fabrics from India, Africa, etc. He designed exquisitely beautiful and original fabrics, some of which were based on traditional folk weaves, hired others to produce them by hand and marketed them to the architecture and design community. That was the start of the Larsen empire. His fabrics today are still uniquely original--he produces fabrics from wire, plastics, synthetics and natural fibers, and the construction of the fabric is always a surprise. Because of his originality and the depth of his understanding of textiles, he is especially well suited to creating a book of this type. There is nothing about textiles that Larsen doesn't know! I have used this book as a text in a Textiles class (in an Interior Design department). It is better organized and more clearly presented than any other textile book I know. It's easy for students to understand the construction of different weaves; the text is clear and the illustrations (both photo and line drawings) are excellent. Larsen has also targeted just the right information (including a chapter on professional practices) and just the right AMOUNT of information, for students of design, architecture and textiles. This is not a book for handweavers to learn from--it is intended for the interior design student--but even long-time weavers will have a better understanding of their craft after reading this book. I recommend it without hesitation.

fabrics for interiors

a guide for architects, designers and consumers

by jack lenore larsen and jeanne weeks


1975

fabrics for interiors is the first and only book specifically about furnishings fabrics and how to use them. Fifteen years in preparation, it combines the cumulative up-to-the-minute experience of two of the best-known and most influential professionals in the field, jack lenore larsen and jeanne weeks.



Part 1: aesthetics characteristics of fabrics

Part 2: functions and requirements of fabrics windows, furniture, walls, ceilings

Part 3: explains relationships of different fibers, yarns, cloths etc

Part 4: covers methods of dyeing and printing color into cloth

Part 5: guide to professional practice: safeguards and testing, production continuum etc

this collectible first edition is must for any library

This book is very dated with mostly black & white photographs and some colour shots that show 60's interiors. It is a technical manual which is of little use in planning an interior in the 21st Century. I would not recommend this book as it is also poor quality paper and considerably overpriced.