Textiles provide a visual history of a countrys culture and crafting traditions in a way few other things can accomplish. In Textiles of Southeast Asia; Dr. Robyn Maxwell provides the definitive work on Southeast Asian textiles.Traditional textiles are one of the most widely collected and important categories of Southeast Asian art. Using an extensive range of locally produced raw materials and an astonishing array of techniquesmdash;including applique; weaving; batik and embroiderymdash;the textiles of Southeast Asia are astonishing in their versatility and originality. Textiles are used to fashion everything from everyday clothing to sacred and ceremonial costumes; shrouds and wrapping cloths; hangings; banners and ritual regaliamdash;all of which are represented and explained in Textiles of Southeast Asia.This authoritative text focuses on the changing relationship between indigenous Southeast Asian traditions and the outside influences continuing to be brought to the area; which change the nature of the regions textile traditions. This book considers the various ways Southeast Asian textile artisans reacted over the centuries to the steady stream of new and powerful ideas and raw materials arriving from India; China; the Islamic world and Europe. A detailed and definitive resource; Textiles of Southeast Asia is a welcome addition to the field of textiles.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Pricey. but extremely scarce. and will only escalate in value.By ZetaReticuli1111I must say I had very high expectations for this book. It is extremely scarce. and very pricey. If you are willing to part with a house payment. or rent. this book is a keeper. It can only escalate in value. I know I bought an original Playboy for about 800.00 only to be able to turn around and sell it for twice that much. if I had wanted to. Then. all the reproductions came out. and even those are around 50.00 now. When I was a kid I could have bought an original for 75.00. go figure. This book is a coffee table layout. There are only 3 photos of the living Monroe in it. 2 out of the 3 are among the worst I have ever seen of her. I guess the photographer could only use the ones he had taken. These 3 photos are from around the 1956 press conference Monroe gave on her return to LA to film Bus Stop. The rest of the book is OK. There are some photos I have not seen. but only a few. The only controversial shot is a morgue shot showing one of her feet. and maybe the toe tag in crypt 33. The few people allowed in the funeral are contmemporary looking - that is the men are. The woman all look comical now. with their print dresses and white sunglasses and hats. Pat Newcomb looks turned out nicely. and not dated in all black. as well as the ever present Paula Strasberg in black. Dr. Greenson looks guilty in the shots. Back around 1990 when this book was published LIFE magazine was slated to do a special insert on the funeral in an upcoming issue. but for some reason it never showed up. This book is your only chance to see the activities that day. You should either be a very hardcore Monroe fan. or an investor to buy this book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. kindle copy not worth it.cant read.but can see photos.very small as they are!By Valerie A. FulmerThe words are so small you cant read them.zoom is worthless! The words are all scrunched upNot bery happy! But i really wanted to see it.Could have bought this book when it came outand did not. kicking my butt for that!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy john j.watkinsA great kindle book I enjoyed Reading it
