Traditional Bhutanese Textiles (White Orchid Books)

Bhutanese textiles remained an unknown tradition until Barbara Adams published her pioneering study in 1984. The book remains a classic on the subject, having been reprinted several times. The book is richly illustrated with both antique and modern examples of this unique tradition, which comprises both woven and applique textiles. The continous and disccontinous supplementary, or floating, weft technique has developed into a sophisticated and unique art in Bhutan