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Fraser, David W. and Barbara G. Mantles of Merit : Chin Textiles from Myanmar, India and Bangladesh
Bangkok River Books 2005 9749863011 / 9789749863015 First Edition Hardcover New in New dust jacket
Brown cloth-covered boards with black lettering, in an unclipped dust jacket. Decorative end papers. Brand new, gift quality book. Square, tight binding. No marks, wear, writing, etc. This book is the product of many years of research on the history, culture and textiles of the Chin people. Their rich textile culture emphasizes grand blankets and intricate tunics, made of homespun cotton, flax, hemp and silk, dyed with indigo and lac, and woven on a back-tension loom. The authors describe both the beauty and technical virtuosity of the textiles, and their integral role in the Chin effort to achieve merit in this life and the next. 650 illustrations, including many color photos. 288 pp. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall
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38.00 USD
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