The Weavers Trade 900 Years From Handloom To Hi-tech - Alex Martin

Published To Celebrate The 900th Anniversary Of The Worshipful Company Of Weavers, This Richly Illustrated Book Is A Tribute To The Creativity, Resourcefulness, And Passion Behind Weaving In Britain Today. Visiting A Wide Range Of Makers, From Handloom Weavers Creating Individual Works Of Art To Industrial Textile Mills Producing Cloth For The Worlds Leading Design Brands, The Authors Take Us Into A Vibrant, Colourful, Noisy World. They Visit Art Schools And Universities; The Weavers Of Tweed, Tartan, Cashmere And Silk, And The Makers Of High-tech Fabrics In Spacecraft, Aeroplanes And Cars, Medical And Engineering Applications, Furnishings, Upholstery, Fashion And Accessories.