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Textiles of the Southern Thái of Viêt Nam.

Authors :
Howard, Michael C.
Howard, Kim Be
Source :
Textile Museum Journal; 1999/2000, Vol. 38/39, p43-67, 25p, 36 Black and White Photographs, 1 Map
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

The article focuses on the study of textiles of Thái in Viêtnam and Thailand. It provides a survey on the textiles being used by the group in the southern part of the country, while focusing on the types of materials being used on their products. It also presents a brief overview on the changes that has taken place which has an impact on external factors such as commercialization in recent years. Moreover, it examines on the influences of their textiles on their neighboring Môn-Khmer-speaking people.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00837407
Volume :
38/39
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Textile Museum Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31881885