The Story of Silk: From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves (Traveling Photographer)

Type

Book

Authors

Richard Sobol

ISBN 10

0763641650

ISBN 13

9780763641658

Tags

East Asia, Children, Picture Book

Description

What does worm spit have to do with the world’s most luxurious fabric? Travel to Thailand for a close-up look at wrigglers, weavers, and wearers of silk.Join author and photographer Richard Sobol as he picks up his camera once more and travels to a small village in Thailand for an in-depth exploration of the story of silk and the labor-intensive process of making it. From nurturing the silkworms to weaving the fabric and photographing the children as they proudly model the finished product, this first-person narrative, illustrated with richly detailed photographs, chronicles the amazing process of creating one of history’s most desired textiles.Back matter includes a glossary and further information. - from Amzon

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