The Peruvian Four-Selvaged Cloth: Ancient Threads / New Directions - Couverture souple

Phipps, Elena

 
9780984755059: The Peruvian Four-Selvaged Cloth: Ancient Threads / New Directions
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0984755055 ISBN 13 : 9780984755059
Editeur : Fowler Museum of Cultural History,U.S., 2013

Synopsis

In this beautifully illustrated book, textile expert Elena Phipps examines the ancient Peruvian process of weaving textiles with four finished selvages, or edges. Without cutting a thread, master Peruvian weavers wove each textile to the specifications of its intended use, whether a child’s garment, royal mantle, or ritual cloth. This weaving technique required the highest level of skill and forethought and reflects a high cultural value placed on maintaining the integrity of cloth—not only its design and function but also the very way in which it was constructed. The resultant textiles have long been admired for their mastery of color, technique, and design. While exploring the origins and development of this approach to weaving, Phipps also examines its influence on three contemporary artists—Sheila Hicks, James Bassler, and John Cohen—all of whom have considered ancient Peruvian weaving processes in their own work.

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À propos de l?auteur

Elena Phipps is the author of Cochineal Red: The Art History of a Color and Looking at Textiles: A Guide to Technical Terminology.

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Éditeur
Fowler Museum of Cultural History,U.S.
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0984755055
ISBN 13 
9780984755059
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
96
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Personne responsable
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