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The Malay Handloom Weavers
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Author : Maznah Mohamad
language : en
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Release Date : 1996
The Malay Handloom Weavers written by Maznah Mohamad and has been published by Institute of Southeast Asian Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Business & Economics categories.
Malay society of the past has usually been characterized by the presence of the peasantry, a pre-modern class of producers, tied to the land and beholden to a feudalistic or feudal-like ruling structure. In contrast, this book explores the diversity which in fact colours the economic history of the Malays. The subject of this book is a relatively unknown class of people, the handloom weavers, who played a decisive role in the economies of the eastern Malay states of Terengganu, Kelantan, and Pahang. Today, the products of these handloom weavers, the beautiful hand-woven sarongs and cloths, grace the most elegant and auspicious of occasions. What is the story behind the vicissitudes, often brutal, of textile production in the early or proto-industrial phases of the Malay economy? Why was the handloom industry, at its height, halted from realizing its full potential of trans-forming into a full-fledged industrial manufacture? What exactly is the putting-out system of production and how did men and women actualize their roles in such production regimes? Why did the putting-out system endure? In answering such questions this book explores the origins of the Malay handloom industry, its technology, its people, and its turbulent relationship with the ambitions of both the colonial and modern nation-states.
The Weavers
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language : en
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
Release Date : 1998
The Weavers written by and has been published by Cavendish Square Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Hand weaving categories.
Presents background information on cloth making in the colonies and describes the various techniques involved.
Labor And Laborers Of The Loom
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Author : Gail Fowler Mohanty
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-11-12
Labor And Laborers Of The Loom written by Gail Fowler Mohanty and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-12 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Labor and Laborers of the Loom: Mechanization and Handloom Weavers 1780-1840 develops several themes important to understanding the social, cultural and economic implications of industrialization. The examination of these issues within a population of extra-factory workers distinguishes this study. The volume centers on the rapid growth of handloom weaving in response to the introduction of water powered spinning. This change is viewed from the perspectives of mechanics, technological limitations, characteristics of weaving, skills, income and cost. In the works of Duncan Bythell and Norman Murray the displacement of British and Scottish hand weavers loomed large and the silence of American handloom weavers in similar circumstances was deafening. This study reflects the differences between the three culture by centering not on displacement but on survival. Persistence is closely tied to the gradual nature of technological change. The contrasts between independent commercial artisans and outwork weavers are striking. Displacement occurs but only among artisans devoting their time to independent workshop weaving. Alternatively outwork weavers adapted to changing markets and survived. The design and development of spinning and weaving device is stressed, as are the roles of economic conditions, management organization, size of firms, political implications and social factors contribute to the impact of technological change on outwork and craft weavers.
Silk Weavers Of Hill Tribe Laos
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Author : Joshua Hirschstein
language : en
Publisher: Thrums, LLC
Release Date : 2017
Silk Weavers Of Hill Tribe Laos written by Joshua Hirschstein and has been published by Thrums, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Design categories.
"Part travelogue, part silk-weaving primer, this is a tender portrait of an American family's travels in Laos's Houaphon Province. As they learn about the ancient silk weaving traditions in the hill tribe community of Xam Tai, so too they gain an appreciation for the strong sense of well-being in Lao culture. Over the past decade, Beck and Hirschstein have developed deep connections with the villagers of Xam Tai who produce the finest, most intricate, most traditional silks in the world. The weavers raise their own fiber from silkworms, dye it using local natural dyes, and weave the patterns of their ancestors into healing cloths, ceremonial textiles, and daily wear. Hirschstein and Beck provide an in-depth and rare view into the everyday lives, cultures, and craft of Lao silk weavers"--Front cover French flap.
The Silk Weavers Of Kyoto
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Author : Tamara Hareven
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2003-01-15
The Silk Weavers Of Kyoto written by Tamara Hareven and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-15 with Political Science categories.
The makers of obi, the elegant and costly sash worn over kimono in Japan, belong to an endangered species. These families of manufacturers, weavers, and other craftspeople centered in the Nishijin weaving district of Kyoto have practiced their demanding craft for generations. In recent decades, however, as a result of declining markets for kimono, they find their livelihood and pride harder to sustain. This book is a poignant exploration of a vanishing world. Tamara Hareven integrates historical research with intensive life history interviews to reveal the relationships among family, work, and community in this highly specialized occupation. Hareven uses her knowledge of textile workers' lives in the United States and Western Europe to show how striking similarities in weavers' experiences transcend cultural differences. These very rich personal testimonies, taken over a decade and a half, provide insight into how these men and women have juggled family and work roles and coped with insecurities. Readers can learn firsthand how weavers perceive their craft and how they interpret their lives and view the world around them. With rare immediacy, The Silk Weavers of Kyoto captures a way of life that is rapidly disappearing.
Weavers Stories From Island Southeast Asia
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Author : Roy W. Hamilton
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 2012
Weavers Stories From Island Southeast Asia written by Roy W. Hamilton and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Art categories.
Weaver's Stories from Island Southeast Asia delves into the personal stories of individual textile artists, bringing recognition to their accomplishments, skills, and extraordinary lives. Photographs of ten women from eight locations in the Southeast Asian archipelago along with examples of their weaving are accompanied by a DVD showing them at work. The book is part of a project to bring stories from the lives of Southeast Asian weavers and batik makers to an American audience, using video as the main component. Although the makers of textiles are generally not named in American museum collections, the creation of textiles is not anonymous in Southeast Asian communities. Senior artists are held in public esteem, and the cloth they produce is instantly recognizable to local people as their unique product.
Weavers Of The Southern Highlands
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Author : Philis Alvic
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2021-12-14
Weavers Of The Southern Highlands written by Philis Alvic and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-14 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Weaving centers led the Appalachian Craft Revival at the beginning of the twentieth century. Soon after settlement workers came to the mountains to start schools, they expanded their focus by promoting weaving as a way for women to help their family's financial situation. Women wove thousands of guest towels, baby blankets, and place mats that found a ready market in the women's network of religious denominations, arts organizations, and civic clubs. In Weavers of the Southern Highlands, Philis Alvic details how the Fireside Industries of Berea College in Kentucky began with women weaving to supply their children's school expenses and later developed student labor programs, where hundreds of students covered their tuition by weaving. Arrowcraft, associated with Pi Beta Phi School at Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and the Penland Weavers and Potters, begun at the Appalachian School at Penland, North Carolina, followed the Berea model. Women wove at home with patterns and materials supplied by the center, returning their finished products to the coordinating organization to be marketed. Dozens of similar weaving centers dotted mountain ridges.
The Handloom Weavers
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Author : Duncan Bythell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
The Handloom Weavers written by Duncan Bythell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Industrial revolution categories.
The Weaver S Inkle Pattern Directory
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Author : Anne Dixon
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2012-08-21
The Weaver S Inkle Pattern Directory written by Anne Dixon and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-21 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
From expert weaver Anne Dixon is The Weaver's Inkle Pattern Directory--the ultimate resource for inkle weavers. Inkle weaving is a simple technique that offers ample opportunity for experimentation by beginners and experienced weavers. This book provides 400 patterns for loom enthusiasts and is the most comprehensive tool available to weavers. You'll discover: • An overview of inkle weaving's history and traditions. • Instructions for loom set-up and simple techniques. • An astonishing 400 woven patterns--some making their first debut. • Illustrated samples and charts. • Drafts provided throughout the entire guide. An incomparable guide, Anne Dixon offers all of the tips, tricks, and techniques to these traditional and modern patterns and introduces a bounty of new, innovative designs as well. Inkles can be used for a variety of projects ranging from belts and braces to trims and neckpieces. They can be stitched together to make bags, mobile-phone purses, cushion-covers, table-mats, and much more. Also included is a foreword by Madelyn van der Hoogt, the editor of Handwoven magazine and the author of The Complete Book of Drafting and The Weaver's Companion (Interweave). She opened the Weaver's School in 1984 and teaches weaving workshops throughout the United States and Canada.
The Weaver S Studio Doubleweave
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Author : Jennifer Moore
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2013-02-15
The Weaver S Studio Doubleweave written by Jennifer Moore and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-15 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Doubleweave is the art of weaving two layers of cloth at the same time, one above the other on the loom, creating beautiful cloth that is reversible yet unique on each side. Using pick-up techniques and clever color mixing, patterns emerge that are different but complementary on each side. The Weaver's Studio: Doubleweave begins with a brief history of doubleweave and how it has evolved into the contemporary weaving pieces seen today. Next, you will learn all the basics of doubleweave techniques, as well as tips and tricks of setting up the warp, and a variety of doubleweave specialty techniques all shown through detailed process photography and a wealth of swatches demonstrating different effects. Specialty techniques are shown for 4-shaft and 8-shaft looms. The weaving effects covered include lace, tubular weave, pick-up, color mixing, and more. And since doubleweave showcases color and pattern in unique ways, you will learn how to use these to great effect in your cloth designs. Throughout the book, you will find a wealth of inspiration with many examples of finished cloth and projects, from wall hangings and table runners to scarves and pillows.