Textiles of South-East Asia

Name/Title

Textiles of South-East Asia

Entry/Object ID

NK8877.T56

Description

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.

Collection

Helen Romayne Cox Collection

Lexicon

Search Terms

helen romayne cox collection, textile fabrics--southeast asia, textile industry--southeast asia

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Book

Book Details

Author

Angela Thompson

Publisher

Crowood Press

Place Published

City

Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wilshire

Date Published

2007

Call No.

NK8877.T56

ISBN

1861269625, 9781861269621

LCCN

2008278068

Notes

Length: 222