Antiques & collectables: carpets, rugs & textiles books

Nearly 700 detailed drawings of fur garments range from their practical use in cold climates to their display as...  Read More >>

Easy-to-use illustrated handbook presents step-by-step instructions and patterns for clothes and accessories from...  Read More >>

If you've ever dreamed of being whisked away on a magic carpet to a land where you could knit stunningly beautiful...  Read More >>

Portable and practical, tough and colourful, Bedouin textiles played until recent times a vital and functional part...  Read More >>

Immerse yourself in the rich history, inspiring tales and fascinating colors and designs of vintage American quilts...  Read More >>

Looking for a great way to add character, class and individuality to your wardrobe, without breaking the bank on...  Read More >>

The take-it-with-you collecting resource...Warman's Handbags Field GuideWhen looking for that perfect vintage purse...  Read More >>

The broader Regency period 1795 to 1820, stands alone as an incredible moment in fashion history, unlike anything...  Read More >>

Offers a typology of buckles detailing the types of buckles from different historical periods and listings of museums...  Read More >>

This unique reference classifies the clothes and accessories of the 12th through 15th centuries along social lines....  Read More >>

This basic guide to oriental rugs is organized to the advantage of the novice collector. A comprehensive section...  Read More >>

This stunning coffee-table book celebrates 100 years of couture knitwear, and the iconic designs that defined each...  Read More >>

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Due to the very old age and scarcity of this book, many of the pages may be hard to read due to the blurring of...  Read More >>

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"The still popular blue jeans have their origins in the Old West frontier of San Francisco in the late 1800s. Gathered...  Read More >>

This revealing, profusely illustrated survey ranges from the ancient world through modern times, tracing the development...  Read More >>

This exquisite volume presents the best vintage exotic skin handbags by the most renowned designers of the past...  Read More >>

What would happen if sets of vintage quilt blocks were divided among a group of artists, and each was left to create...  Read More >>

The take-it-with-you collecting resource...Warman's Shoes Field GuideThis handy pocket-size resource features morethan...  Read More >>

In Persia the Parasol is repeatedly found in the carved work of Persepolis, and Sir John Malcolm has an article...  Read More >>

Explores one of the ancient crafts of the world. Beginning with the discovery of the oldest complete rug, which...  Read More >>

Warman's Shoes Field Guide offers up-to-date pricing from Caroline Ashleigh. The book is organized by era and...  Read More >>

Samplers have a long history in Britain, dating from the sixteenth century. This book traces the history of samplers...  Read More >>