ANTHROPOLOGIST Chlo毛 Colchester鈥檚 survey of the world鈥檚 textiles is about so much more than clothes. She reviews the latest technology in woven materials, such as embroidered surgical implants and vests that monitor the wearer鈥檚 health, and looks ahead to fabric robots and invisibility suits. There鈥檚 also a strong emphasis on the role of textiles in a more sustainable future, from recycled plastic bags to inflatable dwellings. Tradition and modernity lie side by side throughout the book, with ethnic designs colourfully showcased alongside patterns inspired by biochemistry, fluid dynamics and even space travel. The words can be clunky, but the ideas and images are inspiring.
Textiles Today
Thames & Hudson