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Hmong Story Cloths: Preserving Historical & Cultural Treasures
Linda A. Gerdner
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Description for Hmong Story Cloths: Preserving Historical & Cultural Treasures
Hardcover. Num Pages: 168 pages, 266 colour & 3 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FML; AFW; HBJF; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 215 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1134.
Hmong story cloths provide a visual documentation of the historical and cultural legacy of the Hmong people from the country of Laos. The Hmong first began making the story cloths during their time in refugee camps, and featured here are 48 vibrant story cloths that provide a comprehensive look at their lives and culture. The creation of a story cloth begins with the selection of fabric and images outlined onto the fabric. Long satin stitches of multi-colored threads fill in the image, while details are applied with intricate satin stitches and borders pieced together and hand-stitched. Topics include history, traditional ... Read more
Hmong story cloths provide a visual documentation of the historical and cultural legacy of the Hmong people from the country of Laos. The Hmong first began making the story cloths during their time in refugee camps, and featured here are 48 vibrant story cloths that provide a comprehensive look at their lives and culture. The creation of a story cloth begins with the selection of fabric and images outlined onto the fabric. Long satin stitches of multi-colored threads fill in the image, while details are applied with intricate satin stitches and borders pieced together and hand-stitched. Topics include history, traditional ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
168
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
1158g
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764348594
SKU
V9780764348594
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About Linda A. Gerdner
Linda A. Gerdners love of the Hmong people led to her passion for collecting story cloths and for the learning opportunities they provide. She has traveled to the Hmong villages in rural Laos and the last refugee settlement in Thailand.
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