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Katrien Hendrickx The origins of banana-fibre cloth in the Ryukyus, Japan
The Japanese word bashôfu literally means 'banana-fibre cloth'. Both the cloth and the clothing made from it are now considered important constituents of Okinawan identity. This special trait of Okinawan material culture was brought to attention by the Japanese Folk Craft Movement in the 1930s. After years of decline following World War II, the weaving and use of bashôfu saw a revival that accelerated after the return of Okinawa to Japan in 1972 and still continues. Although today bashôfu receives...
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Engels | 336 pagina's (PDF, 59 MB) | Leuven University Press, Leuven | 2017
E-book
Hui muslims in China
Introduction to Hui ethnic diversity in China. As yet very little academic research has been done into the Hui people, a predominantly Muslim ethnic group in China. With particular attention to the Yunnan district community, this collection of contributions skilfully presents a wealth of information on Hui Muslims and introduces readers to the issues of Hui ethnic diversity in China. Reviewing the many aspects of the religious, educational and cultural life of Hui Muslims in China, the authors provide...
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Engels | 200 pagina's (PDF, 1,8 MB) | Leuven University Press, Leuven | 2017
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Matt Lamothe This is how we do it
one day in the lives of seven kids from around the world
ENGELS This Is How We Do It follows the lives of seven REAL kids from Japan, Uganda, Russia, Iran, Peru, India and Italy for a single day. From the time each kid wakes up until the time they fall asleep, the details of their days differ: their homes are different, their schools are different, even how they play is different.
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Engels | 44 pagina's | Chronicle Books, San Francisco | 2017
Gedrukt boek
European Muslims and new media
Bijdragen over rol van nieuwe media in het leven de Europese moslims.
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Engels | 180 pagina's (PDF, 2,9 MB) | Leuven University Press, Leuven | 2017
E-book