Embroidered Purses by Linda Tudor
March 31, 2009
Embroidered Purses, by Linda Tudor, was published by Chrysalis Books (Batsford) July 2004, priced £17.99.
It covers a section on the fascinating history of purses, surveys purses from around the world and looks at inspirational purses by some of the best contemporary makers in Britain. Sources of design and methods of construction are accompanied by over a hundred clear diagrams, along with detailed instructions on how to make several types of purses. Inspirational ideas for further embellishments, handles, fastenings and tassels as well as the use of paper, wood and wire are also lavishly illustrated in colour with more than ninety beautiful photographs by one of Britain’s leading textile photographers.
