Description: In Bali, textiles are more than just cloths from which garments are made. Embued by the Balinese with magical powers and deep social significance, they play a vital role in all religious observances. Gods, humans and even temples are arrayed on festival days in exquisite hand-wrought fabrics, several of which rank among the most spectacular ever produced by the textile arts of Southeast Asia. These reflect not only the symbolism of the occasion but also the position and status of the wearer. In this beautifully illustrated book, three experts examine the history, production and uses of textiles in Balinese society. Many fine pieces are presented, their raw materials and methods of weaving and dyeing are described, and the complex symbolism and ritual functions of each are explained in detail.
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Features: Dust Jacket
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 143
Illustrator: Brigitta Hauser-Schaublin, S. Gisin
Topic: Balinese Symbolism, Costume, Cultural Fabric, Textiles
Country/Region of Manufacture: Singapore
Ex Libris: No
Book Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.3 x .8 inches
Edition: First Edition
Language: English
Publication Year: 1991
Item Weight: 2 lbs. 12 oz.
Book Title: Textiles in Bali
Author: Brigitta Hauser-Schaublin, Marie-Louise Nabholz-Kartaschoff, Urs Ramseyer
Original Language: German
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Periplus Editions
Genre: Fashion, Ethnic Fashion, Textiles & Costume
