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Probably the best book on Guatemalan textiles for the period 1960-1980. This is the softcover version, book also available as hardcover
This book is probably the best book available on Maya costume for the period 1960-1980 in Guatemala. There are numerous photographs and location maps, organized by village. Items covered with photographs and descriptions include huipiles (blouses), tzutes (useful accessory cloths, such as carrying cloths), fajas (belts) and cortes (skirts). Men's clothing is also described, and there is a history of the development of indigenous costume (traje) over the centuries. There is also an extensive Bibliography for reference, and Apendices which define the terms used in English as well as native Mayan languages. This book is a MUST OWN for collectors of Guatemalan textiles. This is a NEW unread book that may have light surface rubs to covers from shelving.
This book is probably the best book available on Maya costume for the period 1960-1980 in Guatemala. There are numerous photographs and location maps, organized by village. Items covered with photographs and descriptions include huipiles (blouses), tzutes (useful accessory cloths, such as carrying cloths), fajas (belts) and cortes (skirts). Men's clothing is also described, and there is a history of the development of indigenous costume (traje) over the centuries. There is also an extensive Bibliography for reference, and Apendices which define the terms used in English as well as native Mayan languages. This book is a MUST OWN for collectors of Guatemalan textiles. This is a NEW unread book that may have light surface rubs to covers from shelving.
Authors: Patricia B. Altman and Caroline D. West
Number of pages: 192
Format: Softcover, stiff pictorial card covers, measuring 8.5 x 11 inches