How Long to Read The Silk Weavers of Kyoto

How Long Does it Take to Read The Silk Weavers of Kyoto?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 12 minutes to read The Silk Weavers of Kyoto by Tamara Hareven

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The makers of obi, the elegant and costly sash worn over kimono in Japan, belong to an endangered species. These families of manufacturers, weavers, and other craftspeople centered in the Nishijin weaving district of Kyoto have practiced their demanding craft for generations. In recent decades, however, as a result of declining markets for kimono, they find their livelihood and pride harder to sustain. This book is a poignant exploration of a vanishing world. Tamara Hareven integrates historical research with intensive life history interviews to reveal the relationships among family, work, and community in this highly specialized occupation. Hareven uses her knowledge of textile workers' lives in the United States and Western Europe to show how striking similarities in weavers' experiences transcend cultural differences. These very rich personal testimonies, taken over a decade and a half, provide insight into how these men and women have juggled family and work roles and coped with insecurities. Readers can learn firsthand how weavers perceive their craft and how they interpret their lives and view the world around them. With rare immediacy, The Silk Weavers of Kyoto captures a way of life that is rapidly disappearing.

How long is The Silk Weavers of Kyoto?

The Silk Weavers of Kyoto by Tamara Hareven is 371 pages long, and a total of 93,121 words.

This makes it 125% the length of the average book. It also has 114% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Silk Weavers of Kyoto Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 28 minutes to read The Silk Weavers of Kyoto aloud.

What Reading Level is The Silk Weavers of Kyoto?

The Silk Weavers of Kyoto is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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