Of Wool and Loom: The Tradition of Tibetan RugsThe book first presents a brief history of Tibetan carpet and textile weaving, from their early origins, to 'planted pile' textiles, Drumste knotted-pile carpets of the Wangden Valley, and the warp-backed rugs of the Lhuntse region. It then traces the emergence of Tibet as a commercial carpet-weaving centre and outlines steps in learning the art of weaving, from apprentice to master-weaver. In a final chapter, the authors give an account of the wide range of uses of Tibetan rugs: by nomads, the aristocracy, and the cavalry, as well as their ecclesiastical and equestrian uses, and their use as floor rugs. The work includes 124 beautiful colour plates of rugs, showing details of their intricate designs and rich colours, accompanied by detailed descriptions of each. The authors are both natives of the region; not only are both considered to be eminent scholars in Tibetan Studies, but one holds the important position of Director of the Tibetan Museum, while the other is a prominent founder and promoter of sustainable enterprises in Tibet through commercial carpet and wool handicraft production, forestry conservation and ecotourism. |
Contents
fine | 9 |
A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIBETAN TEXTILES AND CARPETS | 17 |
and the Evolution of Drumtse | 24 |
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Of Wool and Loom: The Tradition of Tibetan Rugs Trinley Chodrak,Kesang Tashi No preview available - 2000 |
Of Wool and Loom: The Tradition of Tibetan Rugs Trinley Chodrak,Kesang G. Tashi No preview available - 2000 |
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