Textiles of Central and South America

A handsomely illustrated survey of the textile traditions and techniques of Central and South America, featuring 200 color photos.

The rich textile traditions of Central and South America stem from a society whose culture is firmly rooted in the weaving of cloth. This book looks at both the differences and the similarities between the weaving and textile techniques and traditions of the various Latin American countries, and explores the symbolic meanings of the designs woven into or im…