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Eclectic Collecting
This catalog of the Denison Museum collection discusses theoretical approaches to the study of textiles and examines in some depth the production and use of textiles by the Karenic, Chin, Kachin, Lahu, and Tai, and Wa minority groups, as well as ethnic Burmans, within the context of their histories and cultures. Vibrant photographs illustrate the distinctive designs characteristic of each population group and the production techniques they use.
The volume also examines lacquerware and Buddha images. In decorating their wares, lacquer producers in Burma use a number of distinctive techniques that are different from those found in East Asia. The Denison collection contains both household and votive objects originating from the major regional lacquer centers in the country, and the techniques and decorations unique to these centers are explained in fascinating detail. A chapter on Buddha images provides a lucid exposition of how the examples in the collection reflect contemporary political, social, and religion trends and requirements.
Contributors: Susan Conway, Sandra Dudley, Barbara G. Fraser, Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Alexandra Green, Teena Jennings-Rentenaar, Lisa Morrisette, Mandy Sadan.
