The Eyes of the Weaver: Los Ojos del Tejedor

by Cristina Ortega

Book Overview

Cristina Ortega is the granddaughter of Juan Melquiades Ortega, a master weaver of northern New Mexico's Chimay Valley. Chimay 's roots are in early Spanish Colonial times and has long been famous for its unique weavings.

Juan M. Ortega was taught to weave by his father in the early days when weavers sheared their own sheep and spun and dyed the wool for their blankets. El Tejedor (The Weaver) continued weaving until he was one hundred...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826339905
• ISBN13: 9780826339904
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7