For the Portuguese, survival in India depended on good relations with the Mughal empire; for emperor Akbah and his subjects, the Portuguese were exotiFor the Portuguese, survival in India depended on good relations with the Mughal empire; for emperor Akbah and his subjects, the Portuguese were exotic - their first Europeans. Originally published to accompany an exhibition in Lisbon in 2004, and richly illustrated with Mughal and European paintings and contemporary artefacts, this book explores the commercial and political, religious, cultural and artistic aspects of the relationship between Portuguese India and the Mughal empire in the 16th and 17th centuries. ...more
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The Leeds Pottery 1770-1881 (Two volumes) John D Griffin Leeds 2004 Hardback Illustrated
Drawing on previously untapped archive sources, John Griffin gives the first complete history of the Leeds Pottery, from its foundation in 1770 to itsDrawing on previously untapped archive sources, John Griffin gives the first complete history of the Leeds Pottery, from its foundation in 1770 to its closure in 1881. As well as historical inaccuracies in earlier studies, Griffin corrects the misconception that creamware was the Pottery's only worthwhile product and he presents a much wider and more balanced range of wares. Volume I contains the main text and illustrates over 440 items; Volume II reproduces the twelve surviving design, drawing and pattern books. ...more
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In a lavishly illustrated history and celebration of the finest Swiss timepieces, the authors begin with chapters exploring watch design and technologIn a lavishly illustrated history and celebration of the finest Swiss timepieces, the authors begin with chapters exploring watch design and technology, the crossover between the worlds of fashion, jewellery and timepieces, recent developments in dive and aeronautical watches, and precious and hi-tech materials. The second part of the book presents histories and profiles of 18 of the world's most illustrious watch manufacturers, including Boucheron, Breitling, Chopard, Longines and Tag Heuer. ...more
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Stitch Dictionary
Lucinda Ganderton DK 2009 Paperback Illustrated
Full of inspirational ideas and practical advice for stitches in embroidery, needlepoint and dressmaking, the Stitch Dictionary contains step-by-step Full of inspirational ideas and practical advice for stitches in embroidery, needlepoint and dressmaking, the Stitch Dictionary contains step-by-step instructions and clear photographs showing how to complete over 200 stitches. The book is divided into chapters on line and border, filling, openwork and needlepoint stitches and includes an introduction covering materials, tools and techniques and a 'gallery' chapter providing a visual reference of all the stitches. ...more
Puppetry and Puppets An Illustrated World Survey Eileen Blumenthal Thames & Hudson 2005 Hardback Illustrated
Puppets of one form or another have existed throughout history and in disparate cultures, using similar mechanisms and performing the same astonishingPuppets of one form or another have existed throughout history and in disparate cultures, using similar mechanisms and performing the same astonishing range of social roles, from slap-stick comedy to mediating with the spirit world. Blumenthal's richly illustrated book begins with an overview of the history and techniques of puppetry, then surveys the world's puppets and puppeteers thematically through topics such as puppet characters, sex, violence, politics, crossing between worlds, and what is and what is not a puppet. ...more
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