A source of inspiration for designers from William Morris to Alexander McQueen, the V&A holds over three million designs for textiles, decorations, wallpapers and prints. Now beautifully re-presented, the bestselling V&A Pattern series invites you to appreciate the work of some of the greatest names and styles in design history, highlighting interesting and imaginative works that are all too rarely seen. This pocket-sized book features 66 carefully selected patterns, and has a concise expert introduction, making it an invaluable source of inspiration for creatives–and the perfect gift for pattern-lovers. V&A: Patterns: Spitalfields Silks celebrates the unique breadth of the V&A’s archives and showcases some of the most exciting pieces from the collection.

V&A Pattern: Spitalfields Silk

Arts & Photography

Thunder, Moira

Decorative Arts & Design

Victoria & Albert Museum

Following the success of the previous titles in the V&amp;A Pattern series, four new books reveal more of the V&amp;A's spectacular and extensive pattern collections. Spitalfields Silks by Moira Thunder displays delightful floral designs alongside quirky, strikingly modern silks, all produced in 18th-century London.

V&A Pattern: Spitalfields Silks

V&A Publishing

Following the success of the previous titles in the V&amp;A Pattern series, four new books reveal more of the V&amp;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 Thunderdisplays 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 Esmé Whittaker looks at the works of a key designer of the Aesthetic movement, incorporating swans, bulrushes, fairy tales, and more into his diverse patterns.

V&A Pattern: Slipcased Set #3: (Hardcovers with CDs)

Schoeser, Mary

Safer, Samantha Erin

Cullen, Oriole

This beautiful book illustrates the highlights of the fine collection of designs for embroidery at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Focusing on designs for fashion, accessories, and furnishings, it includes gowns, jackets, bags, collars, children’s clothing, saddle pouches, and designs for home furnishing as well as poignant embroidery on love and intimacy. Featuring exquisite designs from the Italian Renaissance to the embroidery patterns of Morris &amp; Co. and 20th-century Russian creations, this book provides a wealth of practical information and inspiration for designers and embroiderers.

Embroidery Designs for Fashion and Furnishings

Graphic Design

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V&A Pattern: Spitalfields Silk

V&A Pattern: Spitalfields Silks

V&A Pattern: Slipcased Set #3: (Hardcovers with CDs)

Embroidery Designs for Fashion and Furnishings