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Silk Weavers of Hill Tribe Laos - Textiles, Tradition, and Well-Being (Paperback) Loot Price: R844
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Silk Weavers of Hill Tribe Laos - Textiles, Tradition, and Well-Being (Paperback): Joshua Hirchstein, Maren Beck

Silk Weavers of Hill Tribe Laos - Textiles, Tradition, and Well-Being (Paperback)

Joshua Hirchstein, Maren Beck

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List price R940 Loot Price R844 Discovery Miles 8 440 | Repayment Terms: R79 pm x 12* You Save R96 (10%)

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'I have only one problem with this fascinating book - it had to end! I felt so well acquainted with the weavers and the authors and the techniques that it seemed like the story should go on forever. Loving, honest, illuminating documentation is how I would characterise the text, augmented by Joe Coca's superb photography.' Janet De Boer, editor of Australia's Textile Fibre Forum magazine for 30 years. What began as a couple's backpacking adventure transformed into a thriving fairtrade business and a renewed sense of well-being. Over the past decade, Joshua Hirschstein and Maren Beck have developed deep connections with the villagers of Xam Tai who raise their own fibre from silkworms, create their own natural dyes, and weave the patterns of their ancestors into healing cloths, ceremonial textiles and daily wear. Their narrative provides an in-depth and rare view into the everyday lives, culture, and craft of Lao silk weavers. Engaging personal stories and intimate photography bring it all into focus: the patience and skill of artisans, the steady pace of village life, and a commitment to honouring the old ways.

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Imprint: Thrums, LLC
Country of origin: United States
Release date: September 2017
Authors: Joshua Hirchstein • Maren Beck
Dimensions: 254 x 254 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 978-0-9972168-9-9
Categories: Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Spinning & weaving
Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Places & peoples: general interest
Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Textile arts > General
Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General
Books > Travel > Places & peoples: general interest
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LSN: 0-9972168-9-1
Barcode: 9780997216899

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