In Search of Wild Silk

Exploring a Village Industry in the Jungles of India

Karen Selk

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Schiffer Publishing Ltd
01 March 2023

Social & cultural history; Textile industries

Raising wild silk meets social and environmental challenges facing the textile industry - the second-largest global polluter - head-on by providing a sustainable occupation that maintains social bonds and a connection with the land.

For textile artists and anyone interested in the world of the wild silk industry of India. Textile artist Karen Selk delves into the amazing world of wild silk and the Indigenous people of India who raise the wild silkworms. Readers will be drawn into the captivating world of a unique living culture that has been engaged in a sustainable industry for generations. Photos and anecdotes captured from weavers, spinners, and silkworm farmers transport readers into their homes and villages to get an up-close look at the intimate connection to the skill, dedication, and specialised tools and techniques the artisans use to transform cocoons into yarn and luxurious fabrics. This little-known industry not only provides resplendent cloth but improves the environment and provides a sustainable income, allowing families and communities to stay together while preserving a way of life.

AUTHOR: Karen Selk is a textile artist, teacher, writer, and entrepreneur dedicated to all things silk. She has explored the wild silk forests of India for more than 30 years. She lives on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada.

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Fosters an appreciation for the work and humanity of the artisans involved with wild silk .

For textile artists and anyone interested in the people and techniques involved in wild silk creation .

Explores the importance of maintaining a local and sustainable wild silk industry

300 colour photographs

By: Karen Selk
Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 1.814kg
ISBN: 9780764364976
ISBN 10: 0764364979
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Karen Selk is a textile artist, teacher, writer, and entrepreneur dedicated to all things silk. She has explored the wild silk forests of India for more than 30 years. She lives on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. https://www.karenselk.com

Reviews for In Search of Wild Silk: Exploring a Village Industry in the Jungles of India

“Very beautiful . . . for a wide audience--from hand spinners and hand weavers to conservationists and those who are interested in other cultures and lifestyles . . . A colorful and informative read. . . Highly recommended.” -- Creative Fibre