The Cashmere Shawl

Author : Rosie Thomas
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1468307185
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Kashmir Shawl written by Rosie Thomas and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2013-01-10 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved, bestselling author delivers “an epic tale . . . A complicated entanglement of family secrets, love during wartime and dangerous liaisons” (Red Magazine). “Sorting through her parents’ possessions after their deaths, Mair Ellis discovers a Kashmir shawl that once belonged to her Welsh grandmother, Nerys Watkins. Nestled within the folds of this exquisite handwoven piece is an envelope containing a single lock of hair. Curiosity drives Mair to trace the history of the shawl, a quest that takes her from Wales to India. As she pieces together her grandmother’s past, the two women’s stories intertwine, transporting the reader between the Kashmir of WWII and the present day. The bulk of the novel belongs to Nerys, a missionary’s wife whose undemonstrative husband urges her to spend the winter in Srinigar with a friend while he spreads Christianity in remote settlements. Nerys is forever changed in this romantic city, blossoming in an illicit affair while being swept up in the dangerous unraveling of another’s. The consequences resurface nearly seven decades later, leaving Mair with a life-altering decision. An avid traveler and thorough researcher, Thomas brings the flavors and colors of India to life with vivid detail and develops characters so real one feels a kinship. An engrossing, intelligent, and satisfying read.” —Booklist (starred review) “Mystery, intrigue, a great love, passion, and a terrible sorrow all come together to make The Kashmir Shawl a very touching and satisfying read.” —Barbara Taylor Bradford “A spellbinding tale . . . Beautifully written, honest and compassionate.” —Daily Express “A superbly written novel, marvelously descriptive and especially evocative of the war years . . . A gorgeous treat.” —Choice

Author : Charles White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cashmere Shawl written by Charles White and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Monique Lévi-Strauss
Publisher : ABRAMS
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cashmere Shawl written by Monique Lévi-Strauss and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 1988 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charles White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1086 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cashmere Shawl written by Charles White and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 1086 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Margaret Rives King
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Old Cashmere Shawls written by Margaret Rives King and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Janet Rizvi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789383243211
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pashmina written by Janet Rizvi and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Lavishly illustrated, the book offers a comprehensive view of pashmina, one of the most exqusite textiles ever woven - Constructs a complete narrative of the textile, from the raw material to the finished product - Covers the history for the pashmina industry from the nomadic tribes to the fashion industry The classic Kashmir shawl is among the most exquisite textiles ever woven, the product of consummate skill and artistry applied to one of the world's most delicate fibers. This authoritative study introduces the Kashmir shawl as a cultural artifact with a known history spanning four centuries. Lavishly illustrated and accessibly written, the revised edition of this book has much to offer textile scholars, and those interested in the history of Kashmir. Contents: Preface and Acknowledgements; Maps; Introduction: A Felicitous Conjunction. PART I: THE FIBRE - Chapter 1: Pashm and Other Animal Fibres; Chapter 2: Changra and Changpa: The Goats and Their Herders - Monisha Ahmed; Chapter 3: From Changthang to Srinagar: The Pashm Trade. PART 2: THE TEXTILE - Chapter 4: Spinners, Weavers, and Needleworkers; Chapter 5: Design and Designers. PART 3: THE HISTORY - Chapter 6: Early History: Conjecture and Speculation; Chapter 7: The Mughal Period; Chapter 8: The Iran Connection: The Termeh; Chapter 9: The Business in the 19th Century. PART 4: BY LAND AND SEA - Chapter 10: The Kashmir Shawl in India; Chapter 11: The Kashmir Shawl in Iran, West Asia, and Russia; Chapter 12: Shawls in the West. PART 5: CASHMERE AND KASHMIR - Chapter 13: Beyond the Shawl: Pashmina Becomes Cashmere; Chapter 14: Meanwhile, Back in the Valley. Appendix I Update 2008-17; Appendix II Myths, Misconceptions, and Oddities; Appendix III Terminology and Glossary; Notes and References; Bibliography; Picture Credits; Index.

Author : Sherry Rehman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781890206574
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Kashmiri Shawl written by Sherry Rehman and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors bring fresh clarity to the many myths that have arisen around the Kashmiri shawl on the South Asian trade circuit. They also interpret most of the complexities in the Kashmiri shawl lexicon.

Author : Charles White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cashmere Shawl written by Charles White and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charles White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780371884645
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cashmere Shawl written by Charles White and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-11 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!

Author : Jonna Hietala
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789526938899
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 52 Weeks of Shawls written by Jonna Hietala and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: