In Search of Wild Silk
Exploring a Village Industry in the Jungles of India
Seiten
2023
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7643-6497-6 (ISBN)
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7643-6497-6 (ISBN)
Raising wild silk meets social and environmental challenges facing the textile industryΓÇöthe second-largest global polluterΓÇöhead-on by providing a sustainable occupation that maintains social bonds and a connection with the land.
An appreciation for the work and humanity of the artisans involved with wild silk creation
Silk. Just the word invokes intrigue and fantasies of lavish mounds of richly hued fabrics. The journey of metamorphosis from caterpillar to silken luxury is miraculous. Textile artist Karen Selk delves into the amazing world of wild silk and the Indigenous people of India who raise the wild silkworms.
You'll be drawn into the captivating world of a unique living culture that has been engaged in a sustainable industry for generations. Photos and anecdotes captured from weavers, spinners, and silkworm farmers transport you into their homes and villages to get an up-close look at the intimate connection to the skill, dedication, and specialized tools and techniques the artisans use to transform cocoons into yarn and luxurious fabrics.
This little-known industry not only provides us with resplendent cloth but improves our environment and provides a sustainable income, allowing families and communities to stay together while preserving a way of life.
An appreciation for the work and humanity of the artisans involved with wild silk creation
Silk. Just the word invokes intrigue and fantasies of lavish mounds of richly hued fabrics. The journey of metamorphosis from caterpillar to silken luxury is miraculous. Textile artist Karen Selk delves into the amazing world of wild silk and the Indigenous people of India who raise the wild silkworms.
You'll be drawn into the captivating world of a unique living culture that has been engaged in a sustainable industry for generations. Photos and anecdotes captured from weavers, spinners, and silkworm farmers transport you into their homes and villages to get an up-close look at the intimate connection to the skill, dedication, and specialized tools and techniques the artisans use to transform cocoons into yarn and luxurious fabrics.
This little-known industry not only provides us with resplendent cloth but improves our environment and provides a sustainable income, allowing families and communities to stay together while preserving a way of life.
Karen Selk is a textile artist, teacher, writer, and entrepreneur dedicated to all things silk. She has explored the wild silk forests of India for more than 30 years. She lives on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. https://www.karenselk.com
| Erscheinungsdatum | 05.03.2023 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 300+ color photos |
| Verlagsort | Atglen |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 216 x 279 mm |
| Gewicht | 1814 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie ► Volkskunde | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| Technik | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7643-6497-9 / 0764364979 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7643-6497-6 / 9780764364976 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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