Book, A Material World: fibre, colour and pattern Historical information "A Material World: fibre, colour and pattern" - Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, 1990. Catalogue from an exhibition of the same name held at the Powerhouse. Primarily an overview of the main aspects of the Powerhouse textile collection. Subjects fashion weaving embroidery textile design textile fibres, dyeing, printing, fashion, weaving, embroidery, textile design, textile fibres