FROM THE LAND OF THE THUNDER DRAGON: TEXTILE ARTS OF BHUTAN IN SOUTH AFRICA

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Covers various aspects of Bhutan's textiles and weaving heritage, from the central role of women to fibres, dyes and looms, to the functioning of beautiful cloth as an item of trade and an indicator of historical change and social identity. This book reveals the richness, originality and striking beauty of Bhutanese textiles. This volume, first published in 1994 (now reprinted in 2008) in conjunction with a special exhibition organized by the Peabody Essex Museum of Salem, Massachusetts, covers all aspects of Bhutan's textiles and weaving heritage, from Features Summary Covers various aspects of Bhutan's textiles and weaving heritage, from the central role of women to fibres, dyes and looms, to the functioning of beautiful cloth as an item of trade and an indicator of historical change and social identity... Author Diana K. Myers (Editor), Susan S. Bean (Editor), Michael Aris (As told to) Publisher Serindia Publications, Inc Release date 20080601 Pages 248 ISBN 1-932476-42-3 ISBN 13 978-1-932476-42-2