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In Putting on the Dog, Melissa Kwasny explores the age-old relationship between humans and the animals that have provided us with our clothing: leather, wool, silk, feathers, pearls, and fur. From silkworms grown on plantations in Japan and mink farms off Denmark's western coast to pearl beds in the Sea of Cortés, Kwasny offers firsthand accounts of traditions and manufacturing methods—aboriginal to modern—and descriptions of the marvel and miracle of the clothing itself. What emerges is a fresh look at the cultural history of fashion.Kwasny travels the globe to visit both large-scale industrial manufacturers and community-based, often subsistence production by people who have spent their lives working with animals—farmers, ranchers, tanners, weavers, shepherds, and artisans. She examines historical rates of consumption and efforts to move toward sustainability, all while considering animal welfare, worker safety, environmental health, product accountability, and respect for indigenous knowledge and practice.At its heart, Putting on the Dog demonstrates how what we choose to wear represents one of our most profound engagements with the natural world.

12 accessoires en cuir pour rehausser ses tenues vestimentaires : petites broches, col, ceinture, coudières, ornements pour les chaussures, headband, moufles, petite cape... 3 niveaux de difficulté.

Leather Fashion Design is a practical, how-to book about making garments from leather, suede, and similar materials. It covers everything from what to look for in choosing a skin to work with, through patternmaking, sewing techniques, and finishing. The book starts with a showcase of leather apparel spanning time, but concentrating on the twentieth century. Interim chapters include examples of leather apparel at its finest as well as clear step-by-step illustrations of how to make various types of garment. The final chapter includes working with'leather-like'materials including ultrasuede and faux patent leather. Beautifully illustrated throughout, and including a comprehensive resources section listing relevant organizations, publications, and other information, this book will be invaluable for both students and professionals.