Wrap and Drape Fashion: History, Design and Drawing

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

What shawls, (head) scarves, capes, sarongs and pareos all have an common is that they consist of one piece of fabric. However, they differ enormously, in size and shape and how they are wrapped and tied. WRAP-AROUND FASHION DESIGN provides a comprehensive course in designing and drawing these popular fashion items.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Introduction (p. 7)
• Part 1 The Development of Wrap & Drape Clothes (p. 15)
• Ancient Greece (p. 17)
• Etruscans (p. 21)
• Ancient Rome (p. 22)
• Byzantines (p. 26)
• Renaissance (p. 26)
• Europe 1600-1900 (p. 28)
• India (p. 29)
• Indonesia & Malaysia (p. 38)
• Male Head Coverings (p. 48)
• Islamic Dress (p. 51)
• Africa (p. 56)
• America (p. 58)
• Polynesia (p. 62)
• Europe in the mid-20th Century (p. 66)
• The Modern Era (p. 68)
• Beachwear (p. 70)
• Contemporary Fashion (p. 72)
• Accessories (p. 76)
• Head, Neck and Shoulder Wraps and Drapes (p. 80)
• Part 2 Prints: Simple Pattern Making (p. 83)
• 7 examples showing how to design simple prints and how to draw the result on a model
• Part 3 Advanced Forms: Cuts (p. 129)
• 50 elaborate designs showing how to create exciting garments using just a pair of scissors