Following the success of the previous titles in the V&A Pattern series, four new books reveal more of the V&A€s spectacular and extensive pattern collections.
ChineseTextiles by Yueh-Siang Chang moves through the centuries highlighting the motifs of luxurious courtly robes, floral silks intended for the export market, and even the tongue-in-cheek patterns of Vivienne Tam.
Spitalfields Silks by Moria Thunder displays delightful floral designs alongside quirky, strikingly modern silks, all produced in 18th-century London.
Pop Patterns by Oriole Cullen showcases Andy Warhol€s influence on commercial design in the 1970s, when soup cans, lipsticks, and even men€s haircuts graced dress fabrics and wallpapers.
Walter Crane by Esm© Whittaker looks at the works of a key designer of the Aesthetic movement, incorporating swans, bulrushes, fairy tales, and more into his diverse patterns.
