Embellished with incredibly sophisticated gold, silver, and silk patterning, the refined ceremonial textiles of the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra are often so complicated that even a highly skilled weaver can complete only a few centimeters in a full day at her loom. Motif patterns woven into these exquisite cloths reflect the Minangkabau adat - the indigenous ideology that prescribes roles for all activities and speech. In this lavishly illustrated volume, 13 contributing authors - 9 of them Minangkabau - consider ...
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Embellished with incredibly sophisticated gold, silver, and silk patterning, the refined ceremonial textiles of the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra are often so complicated that even a highly skilled weaver can complete only a few centimeters in a full day at her loom. Motif patterns woven into these exquisite cloths reflect the Minangkabau adat - the indigenous ideology that prescribes roles for all activities and speech. In this lavishly illustrated volume, 13 contributing authors - 9 of them Minangkabau - consider ceremonial dress, motifs, fibers, patterning techniques, traditional architecture, ceremonies, jewelry, music, dance, literature, and historiography.
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Fine. 0930741730. Textile Series, 4 Series; Color; 9 X 1 X 12 inches; 362 pages; Soft coveris slef flaps. Has black spine with yellow lettering. Light rubbing. Scuffing to covers. NEW books. Pages are clean and tight. Exhibition catalogue. 'Embellished with incredibly sophisticated gold, silver, and silk patterning, the refined ceremonial textiles of the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra are often so complicated that even a highly skilled weaver can complete only a few centimeters in a full day at her loom. Motif patterns woven into these exquisite cloths reflect the Minangkabau adat-the indigenous ideology that prescribes roles for all activities and speech. In this lavishly illustrated volume, 13 contributing authors-9 of them Minangkabau-consider ceremonial dress, motifs, fibers, patterning techniques, traditional architecture, ceremonies, jewelry, music, dance, literature, and historiography. ' Glossary. Oversized/3.5#.
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Like New. Size: 12x9x1; A trade paperback in excellent condition, clean with a tight binding and an unmarked text. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours, with a tracking number and delivery confirmation.
