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. 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
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
