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OverviewThe vibrant character of Guatemala is most visible in its handwoven textiles, which are still in everyday use and readily available in native markets all over the country. A Textile Traveler's Guide to Guatemala is an excellent resource for discovering artisans, markets, shops, and those storied regional textile traditions. Geared to independent-minded travellers, this guide presents the safest and most accessible methods of travel, where and when to go, where to stay, and what to eat. Expert advice helps the traveller know what to look for, how to distinguish high-quality work, and how to bargain intelligently and ethically. With abundant photographs, this guide celebrates the colour, joy, and energy of folklife in Guatemala. AUTHOR: Deborah Chandler is the creator and director of Weaving Futures, where she has had the pleasure and honor of working with many Mayan weavers. She leads cultural tours to communities in the Guatemalan Highlands, with a focus on indigenous artisans and their work. She is the author of Learning to Weave and Traditional Weavers of Guatemala. She lives in Guatemala City. 180 colour illustrations, 4 maps Full Product DetailsAuthor: Deborah ChandlerPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Craft Edition: None ed. Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.404kg ISBN: 9781732352841ISBN 10: 1732352844 Pages: 140 Publication Date: 05 April 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsA unique guide book serves as a wonderful resource of not only what museums to visit, but discovering the artisans, shops and markets that are dedicated to textile traditions... She provides information regarding market days, the patron saint, and the date of the annual celebration... nearly every page jumps out at you with stunning, vibrant photography. --Rebeca Schiller, editor, Hand/Eye magazine Author InformationDeborah Chandler is the author of the bestselling book Learning to Weave and co-author of Traditional Weavers of Guatemala. She has lived in Guatemala for twenty years where she leads textile-oriented tours. Nine years as Director of the fair trade organisation Mayan Hands has given her the pleasure and honour of working with many Maya weavers, learning from them at every encounter. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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