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9781741967210: Second Skin: Choosing and caring for textiles and clothing
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ISBN 10 : 174196721X ISBN 13 : 9781741967210
Editeur : Murdoch Books, 2011

Synopsis

Almost from the moment of our birth, clothing acts as our second skin, yet we rarely consider where our clothes have come from and the effects they might have on the environment and ourselves. This beautifully photographed and illustrated book is about easily achievable ways to care for the planet by living simpler lives and using fewer resources, specifically those to do with cloth and clothing. It discusses the role of cloth in how consumption affects the ecology; looks at what textiles are made from and examines their properties, with an emphasis on those derived from natural sources; and talks about how to make informed choices regarding clothing-including deciding how much clothing one really needs. It also covers how to mend and maintain clothing, repurpose fashion, dyeing, and when all else fails, instructions for patching, piecing, felting, and twining. One 'gallery' chapter is dedicated to clothing designers and artists who have made a practice of working with salvaged materials, including Natalie Chanin (Alabama), Jude Hill (Long Island), Christine Mauersberger (Cleveland), and Dorothy Caldwell (Hastings, Ontario).

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À propos de l'auteur

Costumier, artist and writer India Flint's works are represented in collections and museums in Germany, Latvia and Australia. She now lives on a farm in rural South Australia, researching plant dyes and breeding sheep. India also manages a textile practice embracing theatre, art and fashion and produces a range of salvage clothing under the label 'prophet of bloom'. India's work is featured on her website: www.indiaflint.com

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Éditeur
Murdoch Books
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
174196721X
ISBN 13 
9781741967210
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
288
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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