Lao - Tai Textiles: The Textiles of Xam Nuea and Muang Phuan
by Cheesman, Patricia
- New
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- New/n/a
- ISBN 10
- 9742729158
- ISBN 13
- 9789742729158
- Seller
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Trinity TB, Newfoundland, Canada
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About This Item
Chiang Mai: Private, 2004. A meticulously researched and profusely illustrated monograph on the traditional hand-made textiles of the Lao-Tai tribal group who inhabit the region of northern Thailand where it borders Laos and Burma. After outlining the geographic, historic and cultural framework of the region, the author continues with detailed chapters describing and illustrating hundreds of beautiful examples of textiles for men's and women's garments, textiles used in Buddhist, shamanic and other ceremonies, and textiles used in the home. The book concludes with a section on techniques and materials used in the dyeing and weaving processes, and an exploration of motifs and symbolism. 59 monochrome and over 500 colour photos, diagrams, 3 maps; appendices provide an extensive glossary of ethnographic terms. (ISBN, 974-272-915-8, is the same as the hardbound edition of this book.) (PLEASE NOTE - This volume is heavy and may require additional postage. Please write for postage quotation.) . First Edition. Soft Cover. New/n/a. 29 x 22 cm.
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- Bookseller
- Orchid Press (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000591
- Title
- Lao - Tai Textiles: The Textiles of Xam Nuea and Muang Phuan
- Author
- Cheesman, Patricia
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- n/a
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 9742729158
- ISBN 13
- 9789742729158
- Publisher
- Private
- Place of Publication
- Chiang Mai
- Date Published
- 2004
- Size
- 29 x 22 cm
- Keywords
- tribal, Thailand, Thai, textile, art
- Bookseller catalogs
- Asia OOP/Rare;
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