Story Cloths of Bali.
by Joseph Fischer
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- 1580084877
- ISBN 13
- 9781580084871
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Ten Speed Press, 2004. First Printing. Hardcover. Like New. NICE BOOK! FIRST PRINTING. CLEAN PAGES, NO MARKINGS & VERY SLIGHT SHELF WEAR ON DUSTJACKET. Description: For thousands of years, Balinese textile artists have adorned simple cloths with elaborate embroidered depictions of classic folk epics. As one of the many artistic expressions of Balinese culture, these colorful pieces offer insight into the tradition of storytelling in Bali while reminding us that ancient universal themes of morality, man versus nature, and the triumph over adversity can be just as significant today. In STORY CLOTHS OF BALI, Indonesian art expert Joseph Fischer shares his collection of more than 100 of these exquisite pieces alongside engaging text about how to utilize these textiles to study and appreciate traditional Balinese culture. The first major study of an unusual group of Balinese embroideries, STORY CLOTHS OF BALI is a fascinating glimpse into a culture rich with creativity, diversity, and tradition. Story cloths are used as ritual decorations and offerings in Balinese and Hindu temples, household ancestor shrines, and village ceremonial buildings. Discusses the various stitching techniques employed for each piece, how to determine the skill level of specific stitches, and the cultural significance of each textile. Includes a glossary of important Balinese characters and terms.
Synopsis
JOSEPH FISCHER has been collecting and researching Balinese embroideries for more than ten years and has curated several story cloth exhibits. He is the author of three books on Indonesian traditional art: Threads of Tradition: Textiles from Indonesia, The Folk Art of Java, and The Folk Art of Bali . He resides in Berkeley, California.
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- Cuyahoga Valley Book Company (US)
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- Title
- Story Cloths of Bali.
- Author
- Joseph Fischer
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 1580084877
- ISBN 13
- 9781580084871
- Publisher
- Ten Speed Press
- Place of Publication
- Berkeley, California, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 2004
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