, Thames Distributed, 2006 PB, 275 x 220 x 20 mm, 215 p, 300 colour illustrations, ENG, . ISBN 9789749863381.
Journey with fifteen scholars to Southeast Asia and neighbouring countries to discover the hidden meanings behind traditional textiles. Throughout Asia, textiles have played an important role in concepts of power and kingship and are also closely associated with shamanistic, Buddhist and Islamic beliefs. This volume presents many new perspectives on this fascinating topic.