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The Andean Science of Weaving
Structures and Techniques of Warp-faced Weaves
- Thames & Hudson
- by Denise Y. Arnold and Elvira Espejo
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Publisher | Thames & Hudson |
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ISBN | 9780500517925 |
Author(s) | Denise Y. Arnold and Elvira Espejo |
Publication date | June 2015 |
Edition | Hardback |
Dimensions | 300 x 230 mm |
Illustrations | 375 col.ill. |
Pages | 352 |
Language(s) | Eng. ed. |
Description
The warp-faced weaves of the Andes are the most complex in the world, with up to eight warp levels. Existing studies of Andean textiles use a technical language derived from other textile traditions (mainly tapestry from Europe and the Near East), but this book takes as its starting-point the technical terms in the Aymara and Quechua languages used by Andean weavers themselves. The result is a completely new way of understanding one of the great craft traditions of the world. Within its field, the authors work is truly groundbreaking. This is a highly technical book that sets out the authors alternative classification system via tables, photographs and diagrams. It is also a celebration of one of the most gorgeous and sophisticated weaving traditions in the world.
The Andean Science of Weaving