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Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands - by Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez (Paperback)

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  • 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.
  • About the Author: Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez is an expert in historic Peruvian weaving techniques.
  • 112 Pages
  • Crafts + Hobbies, Weaving & Spinning

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About the Book



A richly illustrated look at Andean weaving, this guide extensively catalogs many of the intricate patterns found in traditional Peruvian textiles.



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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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The armchair traveler will be amazed at the variety of designs . . . An excellent choice for ethnic textile collections in academic and large public libraries. --Library Journal



About the Author



Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez is an expert in historic Peruvian weaving techniques. She founded the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco and established weaving co-ops in nine remote mountain villages in Peru that perpetuate traditional techniques and foster economic development in the region.

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