The Shan: Culture, Art and Crafts offers a richly detailed exploration of the culture, art, and traditions of the Shan people of Burma (Myanmar). The volume examines the world of the Shan rulers and their courts, which flourished during the late British colonial period, alongside the broader cultural life of the hill regions under Shan dominion.

Lavishly illustrated with both rare early photographs—many published here for the first time—and contemporary images, the book documents courtly life as well as the artistic traditions that define Shan identity, including textiles, lacquerware, and silverwork, all shaped by a deep-rooted Buddhist heritage. Through this visual and historical record, Conway not only captures the richness of the Shan States but also underscores the importance of preserving these traditions in the face of modern change.

2006, Antique Collectors' Club, hardcover, 192 pp., used, in a very good condition.