Courtesy Thames and Hudson
An Anthology of Decorated Papers
A Sourcebook for Designers
By P.J.M. Marks
A collection of gorgeously reproduced decorated papers alongside a thoughtful and carefully researched history of this often-overlooked art.
p 12 Paper from the Réveillon workshop in Paris, c. 1745. (detail)
© 2016 The British Library
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Decorated papers have been used for centuries, from early as early as 105 AD in the Chinese courts, up to when Benjamin Franklin produced bank notes which were marbled to avoid fraud. They have been used as wrapping, in bookbinding, as liners, stationary and art. This luxe publication is filled with glorious papers which will thrill almost anyone, especially those with a love of design and the decorative arts.
p 15 Comb-marbled end-leaf from John Evelyn’s gold-tooled leather prayer book, a present from his sister Elizabeth in 1685. (detail) © 2016 The British Library
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Sourced from the Olga Hirsch Collection at the British Library, one of the largest and most varied collections of decorated papers in the world, the author, P.J.M. Marks takes us on a journey through examples of brocade paper, block-printed paper, paste papers, gilded, marbled papers and more.
p 130 Eighteenth-century German brocade paper on a green background. Patterned textiles often featured similar motifs. (detail) © 2016 The British Library
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48 comments:
What wondrous things people were able to create so long ago. Were we able to travel back in time to see how these artisans lived.
I love paper, in all its forms. This title is now on my acquisition list!
Thank you! Have a good week Karena!
Karen,
I love how art and design can tell a story - starting with paper. What a wonderful book full of beautiful designs to inspire.
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These are positively gorgeous, Karena!! Thanks for sharing!
fascinating to read i like it
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Awesome work with paper....loved it!!
So beautiful! I loved the marbled papers.
Beautiful...I do love the marbled papers..I have some vintage books that have marbled covers...love them!
Have a great week Karena!
LOVE PAPER especially the ITALIAN STUFF!
This looks to be a beautiful book and a good design resource. Years ago, I took a paper marbling workshop at the KCAI and still have all my papers! I just can't part with them and have used a few in small projects.
its so brilliant i like it looking forward for more pictures
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Beautiful! I didn't know there was a resource like this available! Thanks Karena!
just beautiful + i didn't realize thatxxpeggybraswelldesign.com
I have really enjoyed this post. I love the history of wallpapper too.
Have a great day. yvonne
Wonderful Karena!
Karena,
I love beautiful papers. This book would be fun to read. I'll check it out.
I enjoy the history of beautiful items.
xo,
Karen
These papers are so beautiful. Truly works of art. I wish it were a little easier to incorporate them into contemporary homes.
I adore marbled paper and this book has my interest piqued. I shall put it on my "wish list", thank you.
I have an obsession with pretty papers and stationery. I'm on the hunt for the perfect wallpaper to do an accent wall in my daughter's room. I have some ideas but I may wait until she's a bit older, at 2.5, they're always into things and something tells me she might pick at the paper. Thanks for the beautiful examples here! Warmly, Karla
I'm such a fan of marbled papers. These images are beautiful, Karena!
xx, Heather
GOOD MORNING KARENA! Paper is one of my favorite elements! And the lovely colors you share here...you are inspiring me! Thank you so much for coming to comment on my post. I had problems getting the comment page to work and finally, I did it! Much love to you on this day!
I adore paper Karena....and the British Library, a fabulous place to spend a few hours!
Have a good week!
xx
I adore marbled paper. This book looks fantastic. Thanks for giving us a heads up Karena!!
Just popping in to see your post again. That paper is what an Artist friend
uses in her paper sculptures and collages. yvonne
These are beautiful- a book to follow up on.
Thank you, Karena!
I also love beautiful paper - I have some luxury wrapping paper I received years ago and I can't use it. It is far too beautiful! These are amazing! Love the gold on green!
This decoration is simple yet artistic.
Cool decorated papers
i like all of that.
I love art.
Nice papers. I like it.
My friend likes this very much.
Recommended.
lovely!
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Must-haves!
I think other designs are all beautiful.
Very beautiful!
Nice papers for teenagers.
I hope to see more of it.
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Very nice color contrast and looks so old!
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Ich möchte DR. AKHERE für die wundervolle Arbeit danken, die er für mich und meine Familie geleistet hat. Ich hatte eine ernsthafte Trennung von meinem Ex, aber als ich ihn um Hilfe bat, brachte er ihn mit seinen historischen Kräften zu mir zurück und half mir auch dabei einen Job zu bekommen, da er mich verzaubert hat, hat es mir wirklich gut getan und seit ich ihn kenne, ist mein Mann mir treu geblieben Hilfe, wenn Sie mit einer Trennung oder einem Eheproblem konfrontiert sind, wenden Sie sich einfach an diesen Mann, um Hilfe zu erhalten. Er wird Ihnen helfen, alles mit seiner Macht zu regeln. Bitte kontaktieren Sie ihn über seine E-Mail: AKHERETEMPLE@gmail.com oder rufen Sie / whatsapp: +2349057261346 an Ihre Probleme werden gelöst.
This is great to hear from you! keep it up
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The color is very vibrant and the design is old
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I remember the design, something i do also when i cross stitch!
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