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The Story of Silk: From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves (Traveling Photographer)
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ISBN: 0763641650
Author: Sobol, Richard
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What does worm spit have to do with the world?s most luxurious fabric? Travel to Thailand for a close-up look at wrigglers, weavers, and wearers of silk.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.
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The Story of Silk: From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves (Traveling Photographer)