Textiles of south-East Asia

Author

• Thompson, Angela

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

Ramsbury: The Crowood Press, 2007

Language

English

ISBN

9781861269621

Series

Subject(s)

• TEXTILE FABRICS-SOUTHEAST ASIA

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 218-222. Index

Abstract

Comparing the costume, weaving, and textile techniques of its respective countries, this book takes readers deep into the "Golden Triangle" of Southeast Asia. Its chapters explore tropical forests, the plains and rivers of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, the rice paddies of Vietnam and Cambodia, and the historic Spice Islands of Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Delving into such unique topics as the rearing of silkworms and the symbolic meanings of woven designs, this beautifully illustrated study is guaranteed to fascinate craft enthusiasts.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

222 p.

Dimension

29 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

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