Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands

Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands
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Publisher : Thrums Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0983886032
ISBN-13 : 9780983886037
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Book Synopsis Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands by : Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez

Download or read book Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands written by Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez and published by Thrums Books. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated, bilingual book, this guide visits 20 villages in the Chiapas Highlands to showcase their stunning handwoven cloth while also providing an insider's look into their history, folklore, festivals, traditions, and daily lives. Ritual transvestites, Virgin statues draped with native blouses, tunics designed to look like howler monkey fur, and elaborately floral shawls and ponchos--these are just a few of the unforgettable images captured in the book. Also included are a pull-out map of the Chiapas Highlands and dates of special festivals and local markets.


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