Handbook of Museum Textiles, Volume 1
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Handbook of Museum Textiles, Volume 1

Conservation and Cultural Research

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Handbook of Museum Textiles, Volume 1

Conservation and Cultural Research

About this book

Handbook of Museum Textiles

Textiles have been known to us throughout human history and played a vital role in the lives and traditions of people. Clothing was made by using different materials and methods from natural fibers. There are different varieties of textiles, out of which certain traditional textiles, archaeological findings, or fragments are of cultural, historical, and sentimental value such as tapestries, embroideries, flags, shawls, etc. These kinds of textiles, due to their historical use and environmental factors, require special attention to guarantee their long-term stability. Textile conservation is a complex, challenging, and multi-faceted discipline and it is one of the most versatile branches of conservation.

Volume 1 of the Handbook of Museum Textiles focuses on conservation and cultural research and addresses the proper display, storage, upkeep, handling, and conservation technology of textile artifacts to ensure their presence for coming generations. Spread over 19 chapters, the volume is a unique body of knowledge of theoretical and practical details of museum practices. Chapters on textile museums, the importance of cultural heritage, conservation, and documentation of textiles are covered in depth. Conservation case studies and examples are highlighted in many chapters. Management practices and guidelines to pursue a career in the museum textile field have been given due attention. The respective authors of the chapters are of international repute and are researchers, academicians, conservators, and curators in this field.

Audience

The book is a unique asset for textile researchers, fine art scholars, archaeologists, museum curators, designers, and those who are interested in the field of traditional or historic textile collections.

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Yes, you can access Handbook of Museum Textiles, Volume 1 by Seiko Jose,Sabu Thomas,Pintu Pandit,Ritu Pandey,Vandana Gupta in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Materials Science. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter 1 Textile Museums: Its Importance, Objectives and Functions
  7. Chapter 2 Textile Intangible Cultural Heritage of the World
  8. Chapter 3 Important Woven Textile Specimens in World Museums
  9. Chapter 4 Types of Conservation of Textiles in the Museum: Their Importance and Scope
  10. Chapter 5 Fashion and Textile Museums Across the Globe
  11. Chapter 6 Documentation of Museum Textiles
  12. Chapter 7 Ideal Storage Conditions for Museum Textiles
  13. Chapter 8 Tools and Methods for Handling and Storage of Museum Textiles
  14. Chapter 9 Roles and Responsibilities of Museum Professionals
  15. Chapter 10 Ancient Weaving and Dyeing Techniques
  16. Chapter 11 Armours: Ancient Metallic Textiles
  17. Chapter 12 Textile Conservation in India: A Case Series
  18. Chapter 13 Symbolism and Conservation of Indigenous African Textiles for Museums
  19. Chapter 14 Conservation of Textile Immemorial: The Fading Past of Uttarakhand Museums
  20. Chapter 15 The Conservation and Display of Indian Textiles at the Victoria and Albert Museum
  21. Chapter 16 Between Science and Art: Activities of the Natural Dyeing Laboratory
  22. Chapter 17 Visitor Interactions and Museum Textiles
  23. Chapter 18 Educational Value of Clothing and Textile Museums
  24. Chapter 19 Career in Textile Museum
  25. Index
  26. EULA