A Woven Book of Knowledge: Textile Iconography of Cuzco, Peru - Paperback
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by Gail P. Silverman (Author)
Based on ethnographic fieldwork undertaken between 1979 and 1991, this work examines and compares regional weaving styles of the Q'ero, a traditional Quechua-speaking Peruvian highland people known for their intricate textiles, and discusses the general texture of highland life.
Author Biography
Gail P. Silverman holds a Ph.D. from the Université de Paris V, Sorbonne. She speaks Quechua and Spanish and is the author of six books in Spanish on the Cuzco textile tradition. She has lectured in the United States, Europe, and Bolivia and lives in Cuzco, Peru.
Number of Pages: 248
Dimensions: 0.64 x 10 x 7.02 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 30, 2008
Estimated delivery: June 19 - June 22, 2026
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