Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Contents 5
3. Introduction 6
4. Textiles in the Cultural History of Bhutan 9
5. Bon and Buddhism 91
6. Colours, Threads and Cloths in Ritual Contexts 105
7. Sacred Festivals and Dances 121
8. Jampe Lhakhang Drup – A Case Study 133
9. Cham Lineages and Dance Costumes of Bhutan 183
10. The Production of Textiles 233
11. Creativity and Tradition – Positioning Textile Art between Freedom of Artistic Expression and Subjection to Strict Rules 289
12. Textiles and Mysticism 303
13. Gender-Specific Attribution in Bhutanese Society 309
14. The Importance of Textiles to the Life of Society and Individuals 329
15. Bhutan's Textile Art in Transition 359
16. Prospects: Textile Art as a Cultural Heritage for Young People in Bhutan? 391
17. Epilogue 414
18. Acknowledgments 417
19. Appendix 419
20. Glossary 420
21. References 432
22. Imprint 435