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Val Holmes Experimental Corsets (Hardback). Format: Hardback. Item Length: 216mm. Item Height: 276mm. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB. Language: English. EAN: 9781849943444. Further DetailsTitle: Experimental Corsets Condition: New Subtitle: Inspiration and techniques for wearable and sculptural garments Author: Val Holmes Format: Hardback EAN: 9781849943444 ISBN: 9781849943444 Publisher: Batsford Genre: Fashion & Design Release Date: 03/10/2016 Description: An exploration of the corset as a motif for textile artists, with practical tips and examples. Used for the last 400 years to contort the female body into a variety of fashionable silhouettes, the corset has become a fascinating and hugely popular motif for modern textile artists who wish to represent the female body using the largely feminine traditions of textile and stitch. Beginning with a step-by-step guide to constructing a simple fabric corset, the book goes on to explore more contemporary and experimental approaches to construction, from using unusual materials such as lace, metal, paper and found fibres to up-cycling or repurposing existing garments to make a statement. This practical guide is full of exercises for creating intimate garments and wearable art in two- and three-dimensions and is packed with inspiring work and installations by other contemporary artists. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 276mm Item Length: 216mm Release Year: 2016 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.