Guizhou Province

Costume and Culture in Remote China

Guizhou, isolated from the rest of the world for centuries by its mountainous terrain, remains one of China's most unspoiled provinces. Celebrated for its hospitality, the province is a lively, visual mix of 13 different ethnic groups, many of whom continue an ancient way of life and time-honored traditions. Here, long-forgotten skills and techniques in the textile arts continue to flourish, alongside age-old festivals where sumptuous traditional costume is set off by dazzling silver jewelry, and pipes, drums and dancing accompany feasting and drinking. Superb color photography and informed text brings this vividly to life.

Reviews

“...In-depth guide to the history, culture and peoples of Guizhou province, featuring color photographs, excellent maps and a very good overview of the ethnic minorities of the region...” - Longitude Books

“...Corrigan's easy familiarity, knowledge and enthusiasm for her province and its arts shines through; her text is informative and interesting, and her photographs are a visual delight...” - Eric Boudot, Textile Specialist

Remarks

+ Textiles, costumes and silver of the Miao

+ Historical traditions and mythology of the ethnic groups

+ Guide to cultural and natural sites

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Gina Corrigan - Author

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