Ruth Barnes (Ed.); David Parkin Ed.) — Textiles in Indian Ocean Societies

London; New York , RoutledgeCurzon, 2005. First edition. Hardback. A collection of essays regarding the trade of textiles in Indian Ocean societies. A scarce first edition. In the publisher's original hardcover binding. With monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Bringing together essays from various academic authors, this book concentrates on textiles as a major commodity, and primary indicator of status, wealth and identity in Indian Ocean regions. An important work for the study of the region. Edited by Ruth Barnes. With a contemporary ink inscription dated 2005 to the front free endpaper. In the publisher's original hardcover binding. Externally, excellent with minor shelf wear. Gift inscription to the front free endpaper dated 2005. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Various. Fine .