Author: CONWAY, SUSAN.
Title: Silken threads lacquer thrones : Lan Na court textiles / Susan Conway
Description: Bangkok. Thailand: River Books 2002. First Edition. 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.Weight in Kg appr.:

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