Tibet : Global Designs for New Look Interiors

by Elliot, Marion

• ISBN13: 9781570761720
• ISBN10: 1570761728
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-10-01
• Publisher: Pgw

Summary

A volume from the Global Crafts series which explores traditional craft and design ideas from around the world and translates them into easy-to-do projects to accessorize and decorate every area of the home. You can transform a single room or your entire home with 15 easy-to-make projects inspired by the crafts, costumes, and culture of Tibet. There are 3 original projects for each of the key areas of the home -- kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, and garden. The book explains the projects in step-by-step detail, with innovative ideas for incorporating the richly creative Tibetan style into today's home. Clear instructions ensure success for all levels of ability. 200+ stunning color images of projects and places.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(9)
The Kitchen	15	(14)
Hand-woven Carpets	16	(4)
Flower Table Runner	18	(2)
Butter Lamps	20	(4)
Frosted Glass Lanterns	22	(2)
Hand Gestures	24	(5)
Gilded Plaster Frieze	26	(3)
The Living Room	29	(14)
Painted Walls	30	(4)
Banded Floorcloth	32	(2)
Women's Aprons	34	(4)
Striped Ribbon Cushion	36	(2)
Prayer Wheels	38	(5)
Gilded Bowl	40	(3)
The Bedroom	43	(14)
Tibetan Chuba	44	(4)
Felted Bed Throw	46	(2)
Prayer Flags	48	(4)
Pocket Window Blind	50	(2)
Yak-skin Boats	52	(5)
Twig and Paper Lampshade	54	(3)
The Bathroom	57	(14)
Ceremonial Head-dresses	58	(4)
Metal Mirror	60	(2)
Women's Head-dresses	62	(4)
Beaded Window Screen	64	(2)
Tibetan Buildings	66	(5)
Stencilled Wall Frieze	68	(3)
The Garden	71	(13)
Mighty Lakes	72	(4)
Table-top Pebble Fountain	74	(2)
Mani Stones	76	(4)
Painted Garden Slates	78	(2)
Nomad Weavers	80	(4)
Bamboo Candle Holders	82	(2)
Templates	84	(10)
Further Information	94	(1)
Index	95	(1)
Acknowledgements	96