Silken threads lacquer thrones : Lan Na court textiles / Susan Conway
2002, First Edition. Bangkok, Thailand: River Books. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective shrink-wrap.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 281 pages; Description: 281 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. Subjects: Textile fabrics --Thailand.Textile design --Thailand.Lana (Kingdom) --Social life and customs. Summary: The unique character of the 19th century Lan Na culture of Northern Thailand is seen in its sumptuous textiles and court dress reflecting a diverse cultural heritage. Susan Conway situates this textile history within the context of the complex marital and political alliances of the time. Item #171112
Price: €50.00