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Produced from plants by a process akin to alchemy, indigo has a unique chemistry that renders it compatible with all natural fibres. From the time of the ancient Egyptians it made an incredible impact worldwide as the world`s only source of blue of every hue, & was also indispensable for creating a glorious range of colours when combined with other natural dyes. It is hard to imagine the incredible impact indigo must have made on the many civilizations that chanced upon it. This classic study, reissued with a new final chapter, examines this extraordinary dye from all angles: the historical, agricultural & botanical origins of the different plant sources; different production & dyeing methods; commerce & economics; various patterning techniques used on a wide range of beautiful textiles; indigo`s continued presence in folklore, art & alternative medicine; & its iconic status as the dye that makes blue jeans blue. The accumulation of over twenty years research on the subject, Indigo: Egyptian Mummies to Blue Jeans is the richly told story of a commodity that has been central to international trade & textile production for centuries, across time & cultures. Richly illustrated throughout with stunning details & scenes from around the world, this is the definitive study of the fascinating dye behind blue denim. ...

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Indochine

”Indochine” sees Red Lantern`s Luke Nguyen revisit his beloved Vietnam and seek out the food and cultural remnants of this former French colonial empire. On his regular visits to Vietnam today, Luke is often struck by the appearance of people wearing berets, speaking French and the aromas of coffee and butter emanating from cafes and patisseries. The recipes and accompanying stories showcase the French influence upon Vietnamese history and cuisine. Against a backdrop of grand colonial hotels, bars, restaurants and terraces, to private estates dressed in antiques and textiles of the period, Luke talks to chefs, bakers and family members to extract the very essence of French-Vietnamese cuisine. From coffee and croissants at breakfast to high tea and supper, Luke unravels the
origins of Vietnamese dishes such as pho, which began life as a `pot au feu`, and experiments with new versions of traditional Vietnamese food. ”Indochine” appeals to lovers of French, Vietnamese food and travel alike. This title is from the author of best-selling cookbooks ”Secrets of the Red Lantern” and ”The Songs of Sapa”.It features vibrant food photography shot entirely in Vietnam and more than 100 regional recipes showcasing Vietnam`s French culinary roots.

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” Indochine” sees Red Lantern`s Luke Nguyen revisit his beloved Vietnam & seek out the food & cultural remnants of this former French colonial empire. On his regular visits to Vietnam today, Luke is often struck by the appearance of people wearing berets, speaking French & the aromas of coffee & butter emanating from cafes & patisseries. The recipes & accompanying stories showcase the French influence upon Vietnamese history & cuisine. Against a backdrop of grand colonial hotels, bars, restaurants & terraces, to private estates dressed in antiques & textiles of the period, Luke talks to chefs, bakers & family members to extract the very essence of French-Vietnamese cuisine. From coffee & croissants at breakfast to high tea & supper, Luke unravels the origins of Vietnamese dishes such as pho, which began life as a `pot au feu`, & experiments with new versions of traditional Vietnamese food. ” Indochine” appeals to lovers of French, Vietnamese food & travel alike. This title is from the author of best-selling cookbooks ” Secrets of the Red Lantern” & ” The Songs of Sapa”. It features vibrant food photography shot entirely in Vietnam & more than 100 regional recipes showcasing Vietnam`s French culinary roots.

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Coffee - A popular brewed drink using roasted coffee beans

Red - One of the three primary colours

History - Anything that happens in the past. An acedemic subject.

Tea - A hot beverage made from the leaves of a tea plant

Traditional - Something that has become the same through a period of time and thus repeated.

Traditional - Something that has been around for a while and is repeated regularly.

Regional - An adjective to describe a set geographic area.

Lantern - A lamp usually with a transparent case, commonly found in olden times down the mines.

Family - A group of people that live together made up from parents and children.

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.

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