Rebozos

By Carmen Tafolla

Book Overview

Celebrating both the rebozo as a cultural icon of Mexico and the series of rebozo-inspired paintings by Mexican-Californian artist Catalina G rate, this bilingual collection of poems gives voices of strength, endurance, joy, and sorrow to the women of G rate's paintings. The rebozo is considered a physical manifestation of Mexican womanhood throughout every stage of life and can be used as a tool of daily labor: a sling to carry children, a shield from weather or from prying eyes, an heirloom, and even a shroud. Inspired by each painting, these poems, in both Spanish and English, are accompanied by a historical explanation of the role of the rebozo in Mexican history, art, and culture.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN: 091672798X
• ISBN13: 9780916727987
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Wings Press (TX)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.2" x 11.0"