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Summary
Prince Nithakhong Somsanith of Laos was initiated early in his childhood to the arts of the royal court, notably the art of gold thread embroidery. Today he commutes between France and Luang Prabang where he continues this creative duty that ties him to the land of his ancestors. This documentary follows the artist in his work as he presents ancient techniques and the symbolic meanings underlying one of the Laotian court's crowning ornaments.
Title
Memories of Gold, Memories of Silk
Author
Choron-Baix, Catherine (director)
Publisher
Wattay Productions
Date
2003
Object ID
2003.500.3749