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OverviewHmong 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 life in Laos, Hmong New Year, folk tales, and neighboring people. The quality and diversity of content of the story cloths build upon one another to provide a holistic understanding of the Hmong culture and history. Augmented with personal stories and artifacts, this book is perfect for history buffs and textile artisans alike. AUTHOR: Linda A. Gerdner's love of the Hmong people led to her passion for collecting story cloths and the learning opportunities they provide. She has traveled to the Hmong villages in rural Laos and the last refugee settlement in Thailand. 266 colour and 3 b/w images Full Product DetailsAuthor: Linda GerdnerPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 0.962kg ISBN: 9780764348594ISBN 10: 0764348590 Pages: 168 Publication Date: 28 September 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLinda A. Gerdner’s 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |