Illustrated throughout in colour, 142pp, glossary, index, paperback. 30.5 x 23cm. Very good copy. In Bali, textiles are more than just decorative fabrics; they are imbued with magical powers and deep ritual significance. Gods, humans, trees, and even temples are arrayed on festival days in exquisite hand-wrought cloths, some of..... More
Bangkok. White Lotus. 1988. Black and white line illustrations and colour plates, 140pp, glossary, bibliography, with, loosely enclosed, East & West Gallery exhibition catalogue of Laotian textiles, 12 December 1990, limp card covers, small closed tears to the head and tail of dustjacket, neatly repaired with archival tape,minimal loss, 29.5..... More
Bangkok. White Lotus. 2002. Map, profuse colour photographic plates, black and white illustrations, x + 290pp, references, paperback. Quarto. A thorough survey of the textiles of the peoples in Vietnam who speak Daic languages. The Daic peoples in Vietnam are divided into thirteen official ethnic groups and this book provides..... More
Thailand. White Lotus. 2005. Maps, black and white illustrations, black and white and colour photographic illustrations, xix + 163 pages, index, references, quarto, paperback. This is an indispensable contribution to the literature on the material culture of the peoples of Vietnam’s Central Highlands. In addition to providing a great deal..... More
London. Thames & Hudson. 2012. 510 colour illustrations, 288pp, hardback in dustjacket, 27 x 29cm. "Gloriously pieced together, much like the fine garments it portrays, this colourful volume takes the reader on an international tour of indigo-coloured textiles, presenting a huge swathe of remarkable clothing, people and fabric. Catherine Legrand..... More
Jakarta. Komunitas Lintas Budaya Indonesia. 2016. Colour photographic illustrations throughout, 235pp, bibliography, glossary, paperback. Bilingual Indonesia English. More than a century ago, batik of Java became a source of inspiration for artists and designers in Europe, Africa, India and Australia. Javanese textiles drew the attention of prominent persons such as..... More
