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Beschreibung
Textile artist Karen Selk delves into the amazing world of wild silk and the Indigenous people of India who raise these silkworms. Readers will be drawn into the captivating world of a unique living culture that has been engaged in a sustainable industry for generations.
  • Fosters an appreciation for the work and humanity of the artisans involved with wild silk For textile artists and anyone interested in the people and techniques involved in wild silk creation Explores the importance of maintaining a local and sustainable wild silk industry

Photos and anecdotes captured from weavers, spinners, and silkworm farmers transport readers into their homes and villages to get an up-close look at the intimate connection to the skill, dedication, and specialized tools and techniques the artisans use to transform cocoons into yarn and luxurious fabrics.

This little-known industry not only provides resplendent cloth but improves the environment and provides a sustainable income. It allows families and communities to stay together while preserving a way of life.
Textile artist Karen Selk delves into the amazing world of wild silk and the Indigenous people of India who raise these silkworms. Readers will be drawn into the captivating world of a unique living culture that has been engaged in a sustainable industry for generations.
  • Fosters an appreciation for the work and humanity of the artisans involved with wild silk For textile artists and anyone interested in the people and techniques involved in wild silk creation Explores the importance of maintaining a local and sustainable wild silk industry

Photos and anecdotes captured from weavers, spinners, and silkworm farmers transport readers into their homes and villages to get an up-close look at the intimate connection to the skill, dedication, and specialized tools and techniques the artisans use to transform cocoons into yarn and luxurious fabrics.

This little-known industry not only provides resplendent cloth but improves the environment and provides a sustainable income. It allows families and communities to stay together while preserving a way of life.
Über den Autor
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 more than 30 years. She lives on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada.

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Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Genre: Importe
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Basteln & Handarbeiten
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9780764364976
ISBN-10: 0764364979
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Selk, Karen
Hersteller: Schiffer Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 286 x 228 x 35 mm
Von/Mit: Karen Selk
Erscheinungsdatum: 28.03.2023
Gewicht: 1,814 kg
Artikel-ID: 121341077