Textiles of the Highland Peoples of Burma. Volume II . The Northern Mon-Khmer, Rawang, Upland Burmish, Lolo, Karen, Tai, and Hmong-Mien-speaking Groups Tapa blanda - 2005

Bangkok: White Lotus, 2005. This volume deals with groups not covered by volume 1. These include the Palaung, Wa, Rawang, Lisu, Akha, Karen, Shan and Hmong. It examines textile traditions that have disappeared as well as the textiles that are being woven today by these groups. The book provides background on the history and cultures of these peoples and an extensive survey of their textiles based on numerous field studies by the author as well as on examination of museum collections and the existing literature. In addition to dozens of black and white photographs and maps, there are color plates with over 200 photographs. The two volumes of Textiles of the Highland Peoples of Burma are essential reading for anyone interested in the textiles of Burma, and of Southeast Asia. 386 pp., illustrated throughout. *** PLEASE NOTE THIS VOLUME IS HEAVY AND MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE ***. First Edition. Soft Cover. New/n/a. 30 x 21 cm..

Bangkok : White Lotus, 2005. Paperback. Good/no dj. 1.00. Howard, Michael C.. The groups included in this volume are: the Palaung, Wa, Rawang, Lisu, Akha, Karen, Shan and Hmong. The study examines textile traditions that have disappeared as well as the textiles that are being woven today by these groups. The book provides background on the history and cultures of these peoples and an extensive survey of their textiles based on numerous field studies by the author as well as on examination of museum collections and the existing literature. In addition to dozens of black and white photographs and maps, there are color plates with over 200 photographs.

Bangkok: White Lotus Co Ltd. 2007. Trade paperback. Fine.. 371 p., illustrations, bibliography, index. . This book focuses on the highland peoples of Burma who speak Northern Mon-Khmer, Rawang, Upland Burmish, Lolo, Karen, Tai, and Hmong-Mien languages. These include the Palaung, Wa, Rawang, Lisu, Akha, Karen, Tai (Shan), and Hmong. It examines textile traditions that have disappeared as well as the textiles that are being woven today by these groups. The book provides background on the history and cultures of these peoples and a extensive survey of their textiles based on numerous field studies by the author as well examination of museum collections and the existing literature. In addition to dozens of black and white photographs and maps, there are color plates with over 200 photographs. The two volumes of "Textiles of the Highland Peoples of Burma" are essential reading for anyone interested in the textiles of Burma and Southeast Asia in general. Their text and color photographs provide a unique… Leer más