V&A pattern Indian florals new edition

A source of inspiration for designers from William Morris to Alexander McQueen, the V&A holds over three million designs for textiles, decorations, wallpapers and prints. Now beautifully re-presented, the bestselling V&A Pattern series invites you to appreciate the work of some of the greatest names and styles in design history, highlighting interesting and imaginative works that are all too rarely seen. Each pocket-sized book features 66 carefully selected patterns, and has a concise expert introduction, making these an invaluable source of inspiration for creatives – and the perfect gift for pattern-lovers.

‘…will be of interest to anyone who is interested in design, textile history, and those who are just starting an exploration of Indian textile history. It will be particularly useful as a point of reference for further investigation and research or as visual inspiration.’ Nandidni Gopalarathinam, The Journal of Dress History, Volume 5, Issue 4, Early Autumn 2021.