Textiles in Burman culture /
This pioneering work traces the history and evolution of the textiles of Myanmar (Burma) made and used by the Burman (Bama) ethnic majority. Written accessibly, it covers the importance of textiles in many contexts as well as changes and innovation brought about by trade and conflict with neighborin...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. |
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Chiang Mai, Thailand :
Silkworm Books,
2021.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | This pioneering work traces the history and evolution of the textiles of Myanmar (Burma) made and used by the Burman (Bama) ethnic majority. Written accessibly, it covers the importance of textiles in many contexts as well as changes and innovation brought about by trade and conflict with neighboring states, British colonization, postwar isolation, and recent "open-door" policies. In addition to visiting the major textile centers, Sylvia Fraser-Lu ventured into the more remote areas of the Burman heartland to garner information on lesser-known textiles and those made by minorities.0Profusely illustrated with on-site and archival photographs of weavers and heirloom textiles, as well as with diagrams and sketches, this book will be an important reference for textile scholars and art historians and for those interested in Burman culture. |
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| Physical Description: | xv, 367 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9786162151637 6162151638 |