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Passementerie - Woven and Non Woven Techniques for Making Trims and Tassels - cover

Passementerie - Woven and Non Woven Techniques for Making Trims and Tassels

Jessica Light

Publisher: The Crowood Press

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Summary

Passementerie is the most comprehensive book ever written on the skills of this endangered heritage craft. Written by London's last working passementier, it explains the woven and non-woven techniques that make stunning trims and tassels for rooms and outfits. This is truly a book to be enjoyed by all designers – textile, interior, fashion and costume – and to appreciate the skills of this beautiful craft.
Available since: 01/15/2025.
Print length: 160 pages.

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