This book is an excellent introduction to the weaving traditions of Thailand. The book begins with an ethnic and historical survey of the peoples of Thailand, their religious and social traditions, and the role textiles play in all aspects of life. Two chapters deal with the arts of silk and cotton production and spinning weaving and dyeing techniques.The book then examines Thai dress and weaving patterns and their regional variations. The book is beautifully illustrated with the author?s own photographs, taken during a year and a half spent in the villages of Thailand.In this, fourth in the British Museum's series on ethnographic textiles, Conway presents the reader with an excellent account of Thai weaving, its history and its significant role in the rituals of religious, court, urban and rural life. Hers is a clear and systematic account, with two chapters devoted to the cultural background, two on the techniques of yarn and cloth production, two on end-uses (costume, and ceremonial and household textiles) and three which examine regional distinctions. There is also a well though-out glossary.