xix+163 p., illustrations, bibliography, index. This is an indispensable contribution to the literature on the material culture of the peoples of Vietnam's Central Highlands. In addition to providing a great deal of new information on the textiles of the �d� and Mn�ng, two of the most important ethnic groups in the Central Highlands, it also discusses baskets and architectural decoration. These and other peoples in the Central Highlands have a very rich traditional material culture that has been neglected in Southeast Asian literature to a great extent. The present work amply illustrates just how rich this tradition is and will help to draw attention to a heritage that is rapidly disappearing. Maps, drawings of patterns, black and white photographs, and over 200 color photographs accompany the text.

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Title: Patterns on Textiles and Other Objects of the �d� and Mn�ng in the Central Highlands of Vietnam (Studies in the Material Cultures of Southeast Asia 9)
Publisher: White Lotus Co Ltd
Publication Date: 2007
Language: English
ISBN 10: 9744800909
ISBN 13: 9789744800909
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Fine

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This is an indispensable contribution to the literature on the material culture of the peoples of Vietnam's Central Highlands. In addition to providing a great deal of new information on the textiles of the �d� and Mn�ng, two of the most important ethnic groups in the Central Highlands, it also discusses baskets and architectural decoration. These and other peoples in the Central Highlands have a very rich traditional material culture that has been neglected in Southeast Asian literature to a great extent. The present work amply illustrates just how rich this tradition is and will help to draw attention to a heritage that is rapidly disappearing. Maps, drawings of patterns, black and white photographs, and over 200 color photographs accompany the text.

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