British Asian Style: Fashion & Textiles/Past & Present

by Philip Crang and Rosemary Crill

East and West intersect in this gorgeous exploration of South Asian textiles and their influence on British fashion and dress. From 17th-century chintzes to 19th-century silks and paisleys to the oriental-ism craze of the 1960s, these lush, patterned fabrics have long had an impact on Western style. Complete with stunning photographs of items from the V&A's collections, as well as historical images and more recent photos of catwalk and street fashions,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851776192
• ISBN13: 9781851776191
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.2" x 10.9"
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary