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9781909492080: Textiles, Technical Practice, and Power in the Andes

Synopsis

An examination of the central role of textiles in Andean societies, past and present, highlighting their function as expressions of technological knowledge, social identity, and cosmology. Approaching textiles from a weaver’s perspective, the editors explore how structure, technique, and iconography reflect a complex three-dimensional worldview. Tracing the full production process, the book reveals how textiles embody shared cultural experiences and serve as tools for social integration, linking technology with power, gender, and community.

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