Textiles in Indian Ocean Societies (Paperback)

Textiles in Indian Ocean Societies considers the importance of trade, and the transformation of the meaning of objects has the move between different cultures. It also addresses issues of gender, ethnic and religious identity, and economic status. The book covers a broad geographic range from East Africa to Southeast Asia, and references a number of disciplines such as anthropology, art history and history. This volume is timely, as both the social sciences and historical studies have developed a new interest in material culture. Edited by a foremost expert in the region, it will add considerably to our understanding of historical and current societies in the Indian Ocean region.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Indian Ocean Series
Release date:	September 2012
First published:	2004
Editors:	Ruth Barnes
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-65227-8
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Textile arts > General
LSN:	0-415-65227-8
Barcode:	9780415652278

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