10 Jan Newly Arrived

Every now and then a new book arrives on the shelves that takes the breath away. Textiles of Southeast Asia (Tuttle) by Robyn Maxwell is such a book – the definitive work on Southeast Asian textiles. Using an extensive range of locally produced raw materials and an astonishing array of techniques – including applique, weaving, batik and embroidery – the textiles of Southeast Asia are astonishing in their versatility and originality. Textiles are used to fashion everything from everyday clothing to sacred and ceremonial costumes, shrouds and wrapping cloths, hangings, banners and ritual regalia – all of which are represented and explained beautifully in this book.