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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
ISBN 9780500517925 | E | HB
€87,50
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Publisher Thames & Hudson
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

The Andean Science of Weaving

€87.50