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Zanzibar
Both evocative and magical, Zanzibar offers travellers the quintessential Indian Ocean experience; palm fringed coastlines, powder- white sand, and colourful aquatic life.Passionate about detail, Chris and Susan McIntyre have carried out extensive on-the-ground research in producing this updated edition. There has been significant growth in the number of hotels, lodges and guesthouses on all three main islands since the last edition and, consequently, the accommodation listings have increased significantly: notably in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), Matemwe, Michamvi Peninsula, and Mafia island. They visited all the accommodation listed. With almost 300 properties featured, many are newly built ...
The Ethics of Cultural Heritage
It is widely acknowledged that all archaeological research is embedded within cultural, political and economic contexts, and that all archaeological research falls under the heading ‘heritage’. Most archaeologists now work in museums and other cultural institutions, government agencies, non-government organisations and private sector companies, and this diversity ensures that debates continue to proliferate about what constitutes appropriate professional ethics within these related and relevant contexts. Discussions about the ethics of cultural heritage in the 20th century focused on standards of professionalism, stewardship, responsibilities to stakeholders and on establishing public tr...
Machine Stitch
This unique book collection culls the expertise of academics and the actual embroidery machines archives of Manchester Metropolitan University in Great Britain whose specialist embroidery department has been instrumental in artistic and educational innovations in textiles since the 1960s. This book is the definitive record of the vast number of machines from the traditional Irish Embroidery machines to the latest generation of computerized sewing machines and features a rich and fascinating record of the machines themselves and the samples and artwork that were produced on them. Each contributor gives their own individual perspective on machine stitch and the book illustrates how key machines can be applied to the artistic, industrial and domestic practice and shows how to combine techniques and develop new ideas in machine embroidery, a creative medium that is flourishing in both design and production.
Sustainable Jewellery
Sustainability is foremost in the minds of many designer-makers at themoment; there has been a surge of environmentally-sustainabledevelopments in the collections shown recently at Origin, NewDesigners in Islington, Pulse and Collect. Jewellers are veryaware of sustainability issues, as such a large proportion of theirtraditional materials come from non-sustainable sources (preciousstones and metals) and they have traditionally used acids, dyes, andother techniques not renowned for their eco-friendliness. This bookwill encourage makers to recycle and show how 'pre-loved' ortraditionally throw-away materials can provide new inspiration. Includesstunning photos of the work of established and experimentaljewellers from around the world.
Jewellery from Recycled Materials
Recycled Materials provides simple, illustrated, step-by-step techniques for creating jewellery from recycled materials.
Fashion Hats
This is a thorough and comprehensive introduction to the art of millinery, from design and inspiration to a survey of the materials and techniques used in the trade, to a how-to manual to begin to create your own hats. The book walks you through the complete hat making process for fourteen different top fashionable designs, making it relatively easy to create each hat using inexpensive fabrics and accessible components. Instructions are clearly laid out in an a clear and simple illustrated tutorial of each step of the process complemented by a listing of the supplies you'll need and the basic tools required. There is also a section covering pattern-cutting for many different styles and hat shapes. From accomplished hat makers to absolute beginners this book will help you confidently and successfully tackle a variety of hat projects as well as design your own unique styles.
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Felt
An excellent introduction to felt for absolute beginners as well as other textiles artists and craftspeople wanting a change of direction.
Africa Overland
The definitive guide for adventurers crossing the continent since its first edition in 1991.
