Catherine Legrand Livres

A vibrant, in-depth survey of the techniques and traditions of patchwork around the world. What do Korean bojagi wrapping cloths, Cameroonian Bamileke boubous, Peruvian montera hats, and Hungarian cifraszür shepherd cloaks have in common? Each is made using the ancient technique of patchwork―the art of juxtaposing fabrics and motifs to create blankets, clothes, accessories, and more. This volume follows Catherine Legrand as she sews together an ethnographic patchwork map. Legrand has spent many years traveling and researching textiles and has a deep knowledge of the techniques and traditions that characterize patchwork, enabling her to create an engaging fabric-inspired travelogue. Pieced together much like the gorgeous textiles it portrays, Legrand’s beautifully illustrated history features over 300 dazzling photographsof patchwork from around the world and takes the reader from Europe and the Americas to Africa and Asia, where these ancient traditions survive, and patchwork is part of the fabric of everyday life. Textile artists, patchwork enthusiasts, and designers of all stripes will discover an endless source of inspiration. 300+ color illustrations

Advanced survival models such as frailty, cure, competing risks, and joint models are explored in this textbook, designed for a second course in survival analysis. It features numerous real data examples that demonstrate the methods, along with practical implementation using R software. This resource is ideal for those seeking an in-depth understanding of complex survival analysis techniques.

New in paperback, this colourful book takes the reader on an international textile tour with a fabric-collecting fashion designer. Pieced together much like the fine garments it portrays, this book presents in glorious photographs, samples and sketches a raft of remarkable clothing from all over the world. Taking the reader from Vietnam to Benin, from Central America to northern India, the book is brimful of stunning costumes, vibrant fabrics and breathtaking detail. All designers and anyone who loves fashion will find this volume a huge source of inspiration, as will all fans of off-thebeaten- track travel destinations.'Fabulous to dip in to, full of inspiration and intrigue, you'll feel like you've made the journey yourself!' - Craftsman Magazine 'Fantastically vibrant ... bright turbans and intricate embroidery galore' - Wanderlust 'Lovely ... a wealth of illustrations of people and their finery all over the world' - The Irish Times

The ultimate reference on indigo dyeing techniques across the world, and a compendium of the most beautiful samples of indigo textiles Gloriously pieced together, much like the fine garments it portrays, this colorful book takes the reader on an international tour of indigo-colored textiles, presenting a huge swathe of remarkable clothing, people, and fabric. Catherine Legrand has spent more than twenty years traveling and researching the subject, and she has a deep knowledge of the ancient techniques, patterns, and clothing traditions that characterize ethnic textile design. The book explores the production of indigo textiles throughout America, China, India, Africa, Central Asia, Japan, Laos, and Vietnam. It features more than 500 color photographs and is completed by specially commissioned drawings that provide close-ups of patterns and cloths.

Catherine Legrand lädt uns ein, das Können der Weber, Färber, Schneiderinnen und Stickerinnen dieser Welt zu entdecken, deren kreative Entwürfe und ungewöhnliche Ideen sie in diesem Buch zusammengetragen hat. Dadurch werden diese Kreationen nicht nur vor dem Vergessen bewahrt; sie bilden auch einen wohltuenden Gegensatz zu der zunehmenden Uniformität unserer globalisierten Welt. Lassen Sie sich von den stimmungsvollen Fotos inspirieren!

Ein Buch, prachtvoll wie ein Gewand, gewebt aus Fotografien, Anekdoten und Skizzen, nimmt Sie mit auf einen textilen Streifzug um die Welt – nach Osteuropa, Mittelamerika, Indien, Afrika und Südostasien – zu Menschen, die für ihre einzigartige Kleidung berühmt sind, deren ungewöhnliche Stoffe und unbekannte Kleidungsstile inspirieren.