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Author:   Ann Pollard Rowe ,  Laura M. Miller ,  Lynn A. Meisch ,  Ann Pollard Rowe
Publisher:   University of Texas Press
Imprint:   University of Texas Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.739kg
ISBN:  

9780292714687

ISBN 10:   0292714688
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   01 February 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: The Land and the People (Ann P. Rowe and Lynn A. Meisch) 1. Plain Weave on the Backstrap Loom Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) Poncho Weaving in Pualó, Cotopaxi Province (Laura M. Miller) The Vertical Loom in Carchi Province (Ann P. Rowe) 2. Warp-Resist-Patterned Wool Ponchos and Blankets Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) Ponchos in Chordeleg, Azuay Province (Lynn A. Meisch) Blankets in Quero, Tungurahua Province (Laura M. Miller) Blankets in Pungalá, Eastern Chimborazo Province (Ann P. Rowe and Laura M. Miller) Poncho Rosado in Paniquindra, Eastern Imbabura Province (Laura M. Miller) 3. Warp-Resist-Patterned Cotton Shawls and Ponchos Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) Macanas in Rumipamba de las Rosas, Cotopaxi Province (Laura M. Miller) Paños in the Gualaceo Area, Azuay Province (Ann P. Rowe) Kokomuro Poncho in Cacha Obraje, Central Chimborazo Province (Laura M. Miller and Ann P. Rowe) 4. Belts with Supplementary-Warp Patterning Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Heddle Rod (with Pickup), Salasaca, Tungurahua Province (Laura M. Miller) Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Heddle Rod (with Pickup), Saraguro, Loja Province (Ann P. Rowe and Lynn A. Meisch) Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Heddle Rod (with Pickup), Molobóg, Eastern Chimborazo Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Heddle Rod (with Pickup), Nitón, Tungurahua Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Collage, Cotopaxi Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Controlled by Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Antonio Cando Camuendo, La Compañía, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Controlled by Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Natabuela, Imbabura Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Controlled by Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Carlos Conterón, Ilumán, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Controlled by Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Chibuleo, Tungurahua Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Entirely Loom Controlled, Bar Design, Collage, Cotopaxi Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Entirely Loom Controlled, Miguel Andrango, Agato, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Entirely Loom Controlled, José Manuel Bautista, Agato, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province (Ann P. Rowe) Supplementary Warp Entirely Loom Controlled, Cacha, Central Chimborazo Province (Ann P. Rowe) 5. Turn-Banded 2/1 Twill Belts Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) La Compañía, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province (Ann P. Rowe) Nitiluisa, Central Chimborazo Province (Ann P. Rowe and Laura M. Miller) 6. 2/1 Herringbone Complementary-Warp Weave Ponchos of the Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province (Ann P. Rowe) 7. 3/1 Alternating Complementary-Warp Weave Belts Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) Banderilla Belt in Paniquindra, Eastern Imbabura Province (Laura M. Miller) Kawiña Belt in Central Chimborazo Province (Laura M. Miller) Cañari Belts, Cañar Province (Laura M. Miller and Ann P. Rowe) 8. Treadle-Loom Weaving Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) Santa Teresita, Northern Chimborazo Province (Ann P. Rowe and Laura M. Miller) Salasaca, Tungurahua Province (Laura M. Miller and Ann P. Rowe) Belt Weaving in Ariasucu, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province (Lynn A. Meisch and Rudi Colloredo-Mansfield) 9. Natural Dyeing Techniques Introduction (Ann P. Rowe) Walnut (Ann P. Rowe) Indigo (Ann P. Rowe and Lynn A. Meisch) Cochineal in Salasaca, Tungurahua Province (Ann P. Rowe and Laura M. Miller) Conclusions (Ann P. Rowe) Notes Glossary References Cited Contributors Index

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Ann Pollard Rowe is Curator of Western Hemisphere Collections at The Textile Museum in Washington, D.C. Laura M. Miller is a physician in Oakland, California. Lynn A. Meisch is Professor of Anthropology at Saint Mary's College of California in Moraga, California.

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