essay
Weaving in its social context among the Atayal of Taiwan
art in society: studies in style, culture and aesthetics • London • Published In 1978 • Pages: 175-191
By: Nettleship, Martin A..
Abstract
This is a study of a contemporary Atayal weaving group. The author discusses the process from making and dying the yarn to weaving designs to clothing styles. Although weaving has lost its cosmological significance, it continues to be women's work that is highly regarded and lucrative, bringing status to the most creative and inventive weavers.
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- East Asia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2019
- Field Date
- 1964-1968
- Coverage Date
- 1964-1968
- Coverage Place
- north-central Taiwan
- Notes
- Martin A. Nettleship
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 190-191)
- LCCN
- 78325360
- LCSH
- Atayal (Taiwan people)