I didn't want to wait until the holidays to see if this might be in my Christmas stocking, so I went ahead and bought V & A Pattern: Indian Florals. But the book's petite size and reasonable price do make it the perfect stocking stuffer for a textile enthusiast. Or, really, just a lovely gift on its own. For something so tiny, it has nice details like a ribbon bookmark, and the included CD contains 71 images which students and designers can use non-commercially.
["Indian Flower" in Saffron ©Michael Smith]Looking back at several centuries of Indian design, I definitely see precursors to contemporary fabric collections like Michael Smith's Jasper line and Brigitte Singh's hand-blocked work. In the book's introductory essay, scholar Rosemary Crill explains the prevalence of plant-and-flower-derived patterns in old Indian fabrics.
Sites of interest:
V & A Images
V & A Museum
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9 comments:
this totally inspired me. How pretty would it be to make mixed cds using color copies of these prints as labels?
thanks for always providing great inspiration!
Megan -- I LOVE that idea. Sort of like what I was attempting a few weeks ago with that "Georgia on My Mind" thing but you've taken it in a great direction. Thank you!
I think I will start shopping a bit early too- The Michael Smith fabric is a fav. and I used it in your featured colorway in a breakfast room, sitting room, kitchen. Alas-I am tempted to use it again on an upcoming project-but I hate to repeat fabrics in close locations. GT
Great idea and great fabrics....love the yellow, xv.
Oh! is that really $12? What a lovely little mite of thoughtfulness 0 for a hostess gift, even!
I must get a copy for myself! You're right- it's such a thoughtful and affordable holiday gift.
Creativity is at it's height when the economy has limits. Some of the best ideas come out of the simple things and gifts become so special. Love it thanks for sharing.
Bette
Wow, Courtney, your blog is AMAZING ! Dean Farris
Thanks Dean!
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