| Traditional Weavers of Guatemala: Their Stories, Their Lives Contributor(s): Chandler, Deborah (Author), Cordón, Teresa (Author), Coca, Joe (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 0983886075 ISBN-13: 9780983886075 Publisher: Schiffer Craft
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: September 2015 |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Latin America - Central America - Crafts & Hobbies | Weaving & Spinning |
| Dewey: 746.14 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 9.9" W x 9.9" L (1.55 lbs) 152 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product |
| Review Citations: Library Journal 08/01/2015 pg. 91 Choice 02/01/2016 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Against the backdrop of Guatemala, this book presents portraits of artisans working in the ancient traditions of the Maya paired with insights into the creation of the textiles and the events that have affected their work. Weaving, spinning, and basket making have sustained the Maya economically and culturally against the pressures of change and a 36-year civil war that decimated their population. Their persistence in continuing traditional art has created some of the loveliest, most colorful textiles the world has ever known. Artisans share their personal histories, hopes, and dreams along with the products of their hands and looms. Their stories show determination in the face of unimaginable loss and hardship which instill an appreciation for the textiles themselves and for the strong people who create them. |
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