Dawn of the Butterflies

A 290-page book about Kam women artisans, featuring original photography and 64 technical illustrations, with book design by Marie Anna Lee.

Kam Women Artisans of China: Dawn of the Butterflies explores craft, everyday life, storytelling, and cultural knowledge through the experiences of Kam women. Marie Anna Lee created 64 technical illustrations, contributed original photographs, and laid out the 290-page volume.

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Illustration and production

Lee created 64 technical illustrations, edited original field photographs, and designed the layout of the 290-page book to meet publisher specifications. The book grew out of long-term research and apprenticeship with Kam women artisans.