- Hardcover: 96 pages
- Publisher: OUP South East Asia (July 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 9835600015
- ISBN-13: 978-9835600012
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,628,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Lao Textiles and Traditions focuses on the historical and cultural background of the Lao-Tai who produce exquisitely woven textiles with rich natural dyes and intricately fashioned designs which have amazed and intrigued textile connoisseurs for years. This book tells the story of the people who created these masterpieces and who are still living lives intimately bound to their traditions and textiles. The creation and use of finely woven cloths is an integral part of the social and spiritual life of every Lao woman. By examining the uses of textiles in Lao culture, the links between their ancient traditions and their adaptation to the modern world can be seen, and the new textiles being woven today in Laos can be appreciated.
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A great introduction to Lao textiles, 28 Jan 2003
By K. Maxwell "katmax1" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lao Textiles and Traditions (Images of Asia) (Hardcover)
This little book is a great primer for the wonderful world of Lao textiles. It gives you a background to the various Lao communities, explains what sort of textiles are woven and how they are used in daily and ritual life. There is also a basic guide to the meanings of various designs that are commonly found in these weavings.The hand woven textiles of Laos are intricate and gorgeous displaying a wide variety of technique from ikat to supplementry weft weaving that gives the impression of embroidery. They are made in coarse cottons through to gorgeous silks - mostly on home looms by women in villages. That these wonderful textiles are still being made today is in some ways a minor miracle and their revival in recent times is something we should all be glad of.
The middle section of this book contains colour photographs which give you a good feel for some of the range available in this textile work. While this book is not the last word on Lao textiles is a fantastic introduction to a sometimes under-rated art form.
If you enjoy hand woven textiles an excursion into the world of Lao textiles is very worthwhile and rewarding and here is a good place to start to get a feel for their beauty.
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