Global Expressions: Decorating With Fabrics from Around the World [Paperback]

Lisa Shepard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2001

Presents the textile arts of various regions of the world and the cultures that created them, along with creative ways to use the fabrics for unique home decor. Featured fabrics include mola, sashiko, adire, batik, tapa cloth, marbled fabrics, sadza batik, trapunto and block printing.

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Exotic hand-decorated fabrics such as Indonesian batiks and Indian block prints have become popular with patchwork enthusiasts and others who want an international flair in their decorating. But because they are not found in the commercial fabric trade, one must seek them out. Some, such as indigo-dyed Nigerian adire, are found only in the local outdoor markets. Shepard (African Accents) has selected nine of her favorites and presents well-detailed projects for making the fabrics themselves from plain cloth as well as making pillows and other household items from the finished product. She offers tips for travelers and North American sources for fabrics and supplies. Her excellent book is for public libraries and academic textile arts collections.
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"Step-by-step instructions are given for 14 projects to try out new found skills..." -- Vogue Patterns, April 2002.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873492900
• ISBN-13: 978-0873492904
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #602,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Global Expressions" Great Ideas for Decorating!, November 27, 2001

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Ms. Shepard's "Global Expressions, Decorating With Fabrics From Around the World" is a terrific selection for anyone interested in bringing the beauty of fabrics from around the world into their home. Similar to Ms. Shepard's "African Accents", the decorating and crafts projects are described clearly with easy-to-follow instructions. The beautiful photographs are a pleasure to look through and provide creative inspiration to show how anyone could use the stylish, yet practical decorating ideas in this book to accent their own personal style.

This book is a definite must-have item for anyone with decorative fabric sitting on a shelf just waiting to be used. One of my favorite projects, the Japanese Print Accent Fan, was the perfect centerpiece for my table at Thanksgiving. My next project will be an Indonesian Batik Pillow. "Global Expressions" provides excellent guidance to anyone wishing to create a "Global Eclectic" décor for their home, while also being informative on the cultural and historical significance of the crafts and artistry of diverse cultures throughout the world. I continue to enjoy it, and highly recommend it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Quite What I Expected, August 12, 2010

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Perhaps the subtitle of the book could have been "Collecting Fabrics From Around the World", or "Try Your Hand at Textile Design". I was looking for more history, pictures of the textiles,and examples of integrating indiginous cloth into decor, rather than craft and sewing how-to's. For my needs, it was a bit too eclectic.