H'mong Batik: A Textile Technique from Laos

H'mong Batik: A Textile Technique from Laoscelebrates the artistry of Blue H'mong women, as it is expressed in their batik. The painstaking methods by which they created traditional skirts, the importance of the skirts in the major lie events of marriage and death, and the bonds formed between women as one thought another are all explored with great sensitivity. Illustrations recognize the achievements of individual batik artists, and a legend on the origin of batik adds a spiritual dimension.Jane & Donnelly, Nancy & Ly Hang Mallinson is the author of 'H'mong Batik: A Textile Technique from Laos' with ISBN 9780295970547 and ISBN 0295970545.