-A remarkable book, dedicated to the intricacies of Tibetan costume
-This book takes a textile-centric viewpoint, but also branches out into
the lives of local Tibetan people who share their stories through
interviews Exploring the vast range of materials and techniques used in
the making of Tibetan clothing and ornaments, this book takes a closer,
more intimate look at the different cultural groups within this diverse
country, discussing how national costume relates to their everyday life.
The technical approach will appeal to spinners, weavers, felt makers,
braiders, embroiderers, jewellers and costume enthusiasts. The book will
also interest many general readers in Europe and America who are
fascinated by the aura of the Tibetan Region; the lifestyle of the
people who live amongst Tibet's high peaks, emerald forests, and
stunning lakes command world-wide interest. Richly illustrated with the
author's evocative contemporary high quality photographs, dating from
the mid 1980s, this book is a visual journey into the heart of the
country. It documents the people, and their costumes and related crafts,
focussing on the historical Tibetan regions of Amdo and Kham. Tibetan
Clothing and Jewellery is unique in its reflection of historical
material. It combines this academic knowledge base with original
observations and wide-ranging interviews with nomads and farmers, all of
which centre around costumes locally possessed and worn by Tibetans
today.
