In Tibetan daily life, the line between utility and beauty is beautifully blurred. Utensils and Weavings, a volume in the Tibetan Folk Art Series, offers a glimpse into this tangible heritage. Edited by Zhang Ying, this richly illustrated catalog of 143 pages explores the everyday objects that have shaped Tibetan homes for centuries. The book is organized into four sections, presenting a diverse collection of stone, wood, bamboo, bone, and ceramic implements alongside furniture, religious artifacts, and weavings like carpets and cloaks. It not only highlights the distinct regional styles that define Tibetan craftsmanship but also traces its ancient roots back to the pottery of the Karuo culture over 4,000 years ago. More than just a catalog, Utensils and Weavings reveals how functional items become canvases for artistic expression, embodying the enduring spirit and aesthetic sensibility of the Tibetan people.

Fully illustrated in color photos, text in Chinese.

2001, Chongqing Publishing House, softcover, 143 pp., 22*29cm, in a very good condition.