Wonders of the Weavers/Maravillas de Los Tejedores: Nineteenth-Century Río Grande Weavings from the Collection of the Albuquerque Museum

by Deborah C. Slaney

An exhibition presented as part of the City of Albuquerque's Tricentennial celebration. For the Hispanic settlers of 19th century New Mexico, weaving was an important part of everyday life. Featured are thirty-seven of the Museum's most notable examples of Hispanic weavings including jergas, colchas and frazadas . Although originally made to serve a utilitarian function, these works reveal the artistic vision and attention to detail that characterizes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0977991040
• ISBN13: 9780977991044
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Albuquerque Museum
• Length: 103 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"