Soie Pirate: The History of Abraham Ltd.

Zurich: Swiss National Museum, 2010. Hardcover. Black boards with color-illus. paper title block laid down. White lettering to covers and spine. 208 pp., 14 color plates and additional color images throughout. Fine. Item #145323

Catalogue from the exhibition of Oct. 2010 to Feb. 2011 at the Swiss National Museum of works from the museum's holdings from the Abraham Textile Archive. "A pillar of Europe's textile industry for much of the 20th century, the Zurich-based silk company, Abraham Ltd., designed fabrics for haute couture and pret-a-porter. Its customers included the world-famous fashion designers Cristobal Balenciaga, Hubert de Givenchy, and Yves Saint Laurent. The Abraham fabrics that once dominated the catwalks and adorned international stars are now a glamorous reminder of a seminal epoch in European fashion history. Soie pirate showcases the fascinating story of a company anchored in the world of fashion, art, and the craftsmanship tradition." A beautiful and fascinating book for anyone enamored of exquisite textiles and patterns.

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