Faces of Tradition: Weaving Elders of the Andes

by Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez and Christine Franquemont

Book Overview

In this revealing cultural study, dozens of ancient weavers and the landscapes that they occupy in the Cusco region of the Andes are vividly portrayed through personal stories and life experiences, bringing to life the decades of endurance, skill, fortitude, and natural pride honed from the time-honored traditions of the region and its people. Some of the storytellers featured here include Pitumarca's Timoteo Ccarita, who became so interested in the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0983886040
• ISBN13: 9780983886044
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Schiffer Craft
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.9" x 9.9"