The Andean Science of Weaving : Structures and Techniques of Warp-faced Weaves, Hardback Book

The Andean Science of Weaving : Structures and Techniques of Warp-faced Weaves Hardback

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The warp-faced weaves of the Andes are the most complex in the world, with up to eight warp levels.

Existing studies of Andean textiles use a technical language derived from other textile traditions (mainly tapestry from Europe and the Near East), but this book takes as its starting-point the technical terms in the Aymara and Quechua languages used by Andean weavers themselves.

The result is a completely new way of understanding one of the great craft traditions of the world.

Within its field, the authors’ work is truly groundbreaking.

This is a highly technical book that sets out the authors’ alternative classification system via tables, photographs and diagrams.

It is also a celebration of one of the most gorgeous and sophisticated weaving traditions in the world.

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