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

by Richard Sobol

Other authorsRichard Sobol (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2012

Library's review

A National Geographic photographer captures colorful images of a small village in Thailand that practices the ancient craft of silk weaving. Local girls celebrate their pride modeling creations of labor and love. Silk Facts, Glossary, Maps.

Publication

Candlewick (2012), 40 pages

Description

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.

Language

Original language

English

Pages

40

Physical description

40 p.; 10.33 x 9.37 inches

ISBN

0763641650 / 9780763641658

DDC/MDS

677.39
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