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The Story of Silk: From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves

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What does worm spit have to do with the world's most luxurious fabric? Travel to Thailand for a close-up look at wrigglers, weavers, and wearers of silk.Join author and photographer Richard Sobol as he picks up his camera once more and travels to a small village in Thailand for an in-depth exploration of the story of silk and the labor-intensive process of making it. From nurturing the silkworms to weaving the fabric and photographing the children as they proudly model the finished product, this first-person narrative, illustrated with richly detailed photographs, chronicles the amazing process of creating one of history's most desired textiles.Back matter includes a glossary and further information.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780763641658
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 40
  • Udgivet:
  • 25. september 2012
  • Størrelse:
  • 251x13x231 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 431 g.
  • Ukendt - mangler pt..
Forlænget returret til d. 31. januar 2025
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What does worm spit have to do with the world's most luxurious fabric? Travel to Thailand for a close-up look at wrigglers, weavers, and wearers of silk.Join author and photographer Richard Sobol as he picks up his camera once more and travels to a small village in Thailand for an in-depth exploration of the story of silk and the labor-intensive process of making it. From nurturing the silkworms to weaving the fabric and photographing the children as they proudly model the finished product, this first-person narrative, illustrated with richly detailed photographs, chronicles the amazing process of creating one of history's most desired textiles.Back matter includes a glossary and further information.

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