Name/Title
Silken threads lacquer thrones : Lan Na court textilesEntry/Object ID
NK8878.7.C669Description
The unique character of Lan Na culture, so different from that of coastal Southeast Asia, is reflected in the textiles and dress of its 19th century courts, and was developed through the integration of local cultures and societies living in the hills and valleys. In the court workshops, indigenous silk and cotton, Chinese silk, Burmese and Shan fabrics, with embroideries and sumptuous trimmings, were used to create ceremonial court dress, while goldsmiths and silversmiths, wood carvers and lacquer makers produced court regalia. In this lavishly illustrated book, textile expert Susan Conway traces the history of the Lanna princes, their complex marital and political alliances with the surrounding inland principalities and with Siam, China and Burma. A dramatic change in male court dress took place towards the end of the 19th century and acts as a metaphor for the political manoeuvres resulting from colonial intervention in the region. The book also shows how in such times, Lan Na princesses andtheir attendants continued to wear indigenous dress demonstrating loyalty to the culture they cherished.Collection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
carol westfall collection, textile design--thailand, textile fabrics--thailand, thailandBook Details
Author
Susan ConwayPublisher
Art Media ResourcesPlace Published
City
ChicagoState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDate Published
2002Call No.
NK8878.7.C669ISBN
1588860175, 9781588860170LCCN
2002351822Notes
Length: 280