The Origins of Banana-fibre Cloth in the Ryukyus, Japan
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| Author | : Katrien Hendrickx |
| Publisher | : Leuven University Press |
| Total Pages | : 337 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789058676146 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9058676145 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Origins of Banana-fibre Cloth in the Ryukyus, Japan by : Katrien Hendrickx
Book excerpt: "In this book Katrien Hendrickx searches for the origins of bashofu in the Ryukyus, including the origins of ito basho, the plant that provides the raw material, and studies the yarn-making methods and weaving techniques. She also focuses on why and how the Ryukyuan people adopted those techniques and introduced them into their own society."--BOOK JACKET.
