Textile Fabrics of Ancient Peru (Classic Reprint) (English Edition) epub
por William Henry Holmes
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Textile Fabrics of Ancient Peru offers a detailed look at the art and craft of early Peruvian weavers. This study examines remarkable textiles found in burial sites along Peru’s coast, highlighting how dry sands and careful preservation reveal fabrics, garments, and ceremonial pieces that once hidden with the dead. The text compares Peruvian work with ancient Egyptian fabrics in quality and technique, and explains how simple frames and tools supported weaving, spinning, and sewing in a society that used cotton and animal fibers like llama and alpaca.
What you’ll discover
- How everyday and ceremonial textiles were made, worn, and stored
- The materials, tools, and spinning techniques used by ancient Peruvian artisans
- A view of vibrant colors, patterns, and the range of textiles from mantles to sandals
- The context of burial treasures and the spread of textile artifacts across coastal sites
What you’ll experience
- Clear explanations of weaving methods and the roles of spindles, whorls, and simple looms
- Observations on fabric construction, garment parts, and decorative motifs
- Insight into how textiles were preserved and studied by scholars
Ideal for readers of textile history, archaeology, and ancient art, this edition sheds light on a high point of aboriginal craft in the Americas.
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