Textiles for this World and Beyond: Treasures from Insular Asia [INSCRIBED AND SIGNED]
London: Scala Publishers, 2005. First edition. Paperback. Quarto. 136pp. Original pictorial wrappers and title page. Title inscribed and signed by Mattiebelle Gittinger to Fred and Stella [Krieger]. This lavishly illustrated book, published to accompany the exhibition of the same name, presents a fascinating overview of the use of cloth, its function in society and the messages contained within color, pattern and technique. Encompassing Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Indonesian and Malaysian societies, it describes how each share a common heritage by their extraordinary sense of the power of cloth: whether as a sign of benevolence from the gods to a ruler, a supreme honor to the dead, symbols of contractual alliances or as items of beauty and conceit. Within the South East Asian continent, the fine details of textile construction and usage weave a historical record of these societies. This beautifully designed and informative book reveals this legacy in a concise and fascinating way. Minor shelf wear. Wrappers and interior in overall very good condition. vg. Item #37420
Price: $40.00