Routledge Textile in Architecture: Middle Ages to Modernism

Explore the rich interconnections between textile and architecture across centuries and continents with this comprehensive study from Routledge. From Palaeolithic weaving structures to twentieth-century design, this book traces how building and textile production have shared evolving histories and influenced one another. Discover how textile has functioned both as a practical material in interior furnishings and as a powerful conceptual model for architectural thinking. The book examines diverse case studies spanning the Middle Ages through Modernism, revealing how textile's capacity to enclose, bind, weave, communicate, and embellish has shaped architectural theory and practice. Essential reading for architecture students, historians, and designers seeking to understand the deep cultural and material connections between these two ancient crafts.