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.
Genres
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.
Awards
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2013)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
40
Physical description
40 p.; 10.33 x 9.37 inches
ISBN
0763641650 / 9780763641658
DDC/MDS
677.39 |