Bolivian Indian Textiles: Traditional Designs And Costumes
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Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket — softcover/paperback in good condition with minor wear on edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact.
A richly illustrated reference work on the textile traditions of Bolivia's indigenous communities, Bolivian Indian Textiles: Traditional Designs and Costumes presents 104 illustrations — 55 in full colour — that document the extraordinary weaving heritage of the Andean highlands. The text chronicles the intricate geometric and figurative patterns produced by Bolivian Indian weavers, situating each design within its cultural, ceremonial, and regional context. Wasserman and Hill's authoritative combination of anthropological insight and fine photography brings to life the vibrant costumes and woven artifacts that have defined Bolivian indigenous identity for centuries. An indispensable volume for textile scholars, designers, and anyone captivated by the artistry of pre-Columbian and living Andean traditions.
Author: Tamara E. Wasserman And Jonathan S. Hill
Format: Paperback
Published: 1981, Dover Publications
Genre: Anthropology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket — softcover/paperback in good condition with minor wear on edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact.
A richly illustrated reference work on the textile traditions of Bolivia's indigenous communities, Bolivian Indian Textiles: Traditional Designs and Costumes presents 104 illustrations — 55 in full colour — that document the extraordinary weaving heritage of the Andean highlands. The text chronicles the intricate geometric and figurative patterns produced by Bolivian Indian weavers, situating each design within its cultural, ceremonial, and regional context. Wasserman and Hill's authoritative combination of anthropological insight and fine photography brings to life the vibrant costumes and woven artifacts that have defined Bolivian indigenous identity for centuries. An indispensable volume for textile scholars, designers, and anyone captivated by the artistry of pre-Columbian and living Andean traditions.