Author: Douangdeouane Bounyavong, 2015. 140pg. (Lao and English language)
Publisher: Dokked Publishing House, Vientiane, Lao PDR
The book prominently features textiles from the Ho Mount Thaentaeng Museum, unequivocally illustrating that valuable information sources arise from both literature and oral traditions, including sayings, proverbs, folktales, and texts inscribed on palm leaf manuscripts. Through literature, weavers decisively acquire a deep understanding of the origins of patterns and techniques that have been meticulously passed down through generations. The Khounbourom legend is fundamentally the cornerstone of Lao history, covering the period from 1000 BCE to 700 CE, and it is clearly documented in palm leaf manuscripts.
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