Author: Michael C. HowardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnic costume
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Textiles of the Daic Peoples of Vietnam
Author: Michael C. HowardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnic costume
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Textiles and Clothing of Việt Nam
Author: Michael C. HowardPublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476624402
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Việt Nam is the home of more than fifty ethnic minorities--such as the Cham and Thai--many of which have distinctive clothing and weaving traditions linked to antiquity. The tight-fitting tunic called ao dai, widely recognized as a national symbol, has its roots in the country's 2,000-year history of textiles. Beginning with silk production in the Bronze Age cultures of the Red River, this book covers textiles in Việt Nam--including bark-cloth, kapok and hemp--through the centuries of Chinese rule in the north, a number of independent feudal societies and the brief period of French colonial rule.
Textiles of the Highland Peoples of Northern Vietnam
Author: Michael C. HowardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Textiles of the Highland Peoples of Burma: The Northern Mon-Khmer, Rawang, Upland Burmish, Lolo, Karen, Tai, and Hmong-Mien-speaking groups
Author: Michael C. HowardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnic costume
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Textiles of the Central Highlands of Vietnam
Author: Michael C. HowardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Central Highlands (Vietnam)
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The Secrets of Southeast Asian Textiles
Author: Jane PurananandaPublisher: River Books Press Dist A C
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Journey with fifteen scholars to Southeast Asia and neighbouring countries to discover the hidden meanings behind traditional textiles. Throughout Asia, textiles have played an important role in concepts of power and kingship and are also closely associated with shamanistic, Buddhist and Islamic beliefs. The papers presented in this work represent knowledge and research of leading scholars from around the world who participated in The James H W Thompson Foundation symposium in August, 2005. Diana K Myers compares Bhutanese and Southeast Asian textiles, Gillian Green covers Cambodian hangings, John Guy, Roy Hamilton and Robyn Maxwell discuss different aspects of Indonesian textiles, while Susan Conway investigates Shamanistic practices among the Shan. Barbara and David Fraser, Vibha Joshi and Piriya Krairiksh research the textiles of three other minority groups in Myanmar, while Patricia Cheesman and Linda McIntosh take us on a journey to Laos. For Thailand, Leedom Lefferts and Suriya Smutkupt look at links between Buddhism and textiles, while Thirabhand Chandrachareon discusses royal Thai brocades. Finally, Michael Howard shows how the Tai peoples of Vietnam use textiles to denote status and religion. 300 colour illustrations
Transnationalism and Society
Author: Michael C. HowardPublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786486252
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
In the past, as in the present, transnationalism has played a vital role in the development of wealth, technology and art in all societies touched by cultures other than their own. This timely book provides an introduction to the social and cultural aspects of transnationalism, particularly focusing on the modern world since 1500, with an emphasis on the past 200 years. Topics covered include the role of migration, the development of cities, the effect of transnationalism on marriage and families, the presence of transnational corporations, dress, religion and art. A key text for understanding our increasingly transnational world. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Arts of Asia
Author: Textiles of Insana, West Timor
Author: William G. CouryPublisher:
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Category : Insana (Indonesia)
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
This study explores the position handwoven textiles occupy in the household economy and the process of development. Throughout the pages of this book, the women of Insana tell the story of how weaving transforms the economic present and future of their families and community. It is an important addition to the body of knowledge surrounding development efforts and handicrafts. The book provides a valuable comparative tool for other researchers whose work focuses on women and development in Southeast Asia.
Through the Thread of Time
Author: Mūnnithi Čhēm ʻĒt Dapbœ̄nyū Thō̜msan (Bangkok, Thailand)Publisher: River Books Press Dist A C
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
This highly-illustrated book presents the insights of 12 scholars and art historians into the textiles of Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Authors include Mattiebelle Gittenger, John Guy, Susan Conway and Gillian Green. Topics cover such diverse subjects as Shan and Thai court dress, Khmer textiles and Cham weaving. 220 colour illustrations