Feature | Weaving Through the Ages
In spite of the commonplace nature of textiles , each different material boasts its own unique origins and histories in Asia , both of which date back centuries . Many of the countless forms of apparel these textiles are used to produce are beautiful reflections of Asia ’ s wondrous heritage and diverse cultures .
▾ At Inle lake , Myanmar , a Padaung girl weaves fabrics from lotus silk , one of the world ’ s rarest and most valuable textiles
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