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    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
In Search of Wild Silk: Exploring a Village Industry in the Jungles of India

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

Selk, Karen

Hardcover

AnthropologyTextilesWeaving & Spinning

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ISBN10: 0764364979
ISBN13: 9780764364976
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd
Published: Mar 28 2023
Pages: 272
Weight: 4.05
Height: 1.90 Width: 8.90 Depth: 10.70
Language: English
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.

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