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Taman Indera. A Royal Pleasure Ground. Malay Decorative Arts and Pastimes.
SHEPPARD, MUBIN. Stock ID: 15435 Maps, profusely colour and black and white photographic illustrations, xviii + 207pp, bibliography, index, previous book seller's plate inside front cover, lightly faded dustjacket, very light foxing upper edge, a good copy, minor damage to protective cover, quarto. Chapters cover Regalia; Palaces and Wood Carving; Musical Instruments; Ma'yong, the Malay dance drama; the Malay shadow play; Dancing; Weddings; Dress; Weapons; Silat - the Malay Art of Self-Defence; Metal Work, Pandan Weaving and Pottery; Sireh - the ceremonial leaf; Kites and Kite Flying; Spinning Tops and Top Spinning; Decorative Art and the Spirit World. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 15435) ... more |
AU$55.00 |
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The Changing Face of Malaysian Crafts. Identity, Industry, and Ingenuity.
LEIGH, BARBARA. Stock ID: 73475 Black and white and colour photographic illustrations, xxvii + 124pp, index, bibliography, glossary, inscribed by the author front free endpaper. Includes chapters on metalware, beadwork and gold-thread embroidery, ornamented textiles, fibreware and bamboo products, pottery and wood carving. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 73475) ... more |
AU$50.00 |