Encourages creativity, with illustrations to colour in and designs to finish off, as well as simple ideas for making and doing - how to make a sari, turn a napkin into a headscarf, dye a t-shirt, etcetera. This book features illustrations that span both vintage fashions and contemporary designs from the illustrator's own imagination.
A fantastic new nature activity book from Nina Chakrabarti, exploring the exciting natural world around us. This is your very own nature scrapbook, packed with fascinating facts and brilliant activities. Doodle, draw and colour in leaves, butterflies, frogs and much more. How many different types of snowflakes are there, and how are leaves formed? Find out how to make your own leaf prints, twig sculptures and bird restaurants. With her beautiful, distinctive illustrations, Nina Chakrabarti urges you to explore the weird and wonderful things you can find all around you - whether you're out in a park, in your back garden or sitting in your living room at home! About the Author Nina Chakrabarti studied illustration at Central Saint Martin's College and The Royal College of Art, London. She uses line drawing to explore her love of the decorative arts, inspired by her past in Calcutta, India, where she grew up, and the exuberance of London, where she now lives and works.
Ever wondered what a boot inspired by a Beatles lyric looks like? What is a "Hug My Leg" shoe? And how about lace-ups inspired by 18th-century snuff boxes? From stilettos to loafers, wedges to jelly shoes, platforms to sandals, Nina Chakrabarti once again dazzles us with her creative flair and inspires us to look at footwear with fresh eyes. Vintage favorites are shown alongside Vietnamese slippers, Romany boots, and Louis heels, with famous designer pieces such as Vivienne Westwood's Rocking Horse golf shoe, Maison Martin Margiela's split-toe Tabi boot, and Camille Unglik's metallic Luna sandal.
Ever wondered how Marie Antoinette wore her hair? How can you make a tasselled belt? Do you know which fashion trends were the most popular in the 80s? With hundreds more drawings to complete and colour in, garments to design and textile patterns to invent, My Even More Wonderful World of Fashion takes your imagination even further into the creation of exciting new styles, clothing and accessories. From shoes, to sunglasses, 50s cocktail dresses, African jewellery and feathered masks, Nina Chakrabarti's beautiful illustrations span both vintage fashion and contemporary designs, such as those by Comme des Garçons and Thea Cadabra. The 'Fashion Archive' and all new 'Hair Hero' and 'Fashion Flashback' features encourage inspiration through the fashions of other times and cultures. A wonderful celebration of dressing up, past and present, this follow-up to the hugely successful My Wonderful World of Fashion will appeal to fashion addicts from 8 years up.
A beautifully illustrated exploration of the many ways in which groups of objects can be collected, categorized and displayed. The book also contains six pages of colourful stickers. By the award-winning Nina Chakrabarti.
Get outside and explore the magnificent world of trees with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide.
Get outside and explore the fascinating world of fungi with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide.
Unleash your inner designer and dive into the world of fashion with this stylish activity book from Nina Chakrabarti.
Discover the Great Outdoors in this fantastic nature activity book from Nina Chakrabarti.
Get outside and explore a world of brilliant bugs with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide for children.