In Search of Wild Silk: Exploring a Village Industry in the Jungles of India - Couverture rigide

Selk, Karen

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0764364979 ISBN 13 : 9780764364976

Editeur : Schiffer Craft, 2023

Synopsis

Silk! Just the word invokes intrigue and fantasies of lavish mounds of richly hued fabrics. The journey of metamorphosis from caterpillar to silken luxury is miraculous. Textile artist Karen Selk delves into the amazing world of wild silk and the Indigenous people of India who raise the wild silkworms. You will be drawn into the captivating world of a unique living culture that has been engaged in a sustainable industry for generations. Photographs and anecdotes captured from weavers, spinners, and silkworm farmers transport you into their homes and villages to get an up-close look at the intimate connection to the skill, dedication, and specialised tools and techniques the artisans use to transform cocoons into yarn and luxurious fabrics. This little-known industry not only provides us with resplendent cloth but improves our environment and provides a sustainable income, allowing families and communities to stay together while preserving a way of life.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Karen Selk is a textile artist, teacher, writer, and entrepreneur dedicated to all things silk. She has explored the wild silk forests of India for over 30 years. She lives on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. https://www.karenselk.com

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Schiffer Craft
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0764364979
• ISBN 13: 9780764364976
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible