| A Textile Traveler's Guide to Guatemala Contributor(s): Chandler, Deborah (Author) |
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ISBN: 1732352844 ISBN-13: 9781732352841 Publisher: Schiffer Craft OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Central America - Design | Textile & Costume - Crafts & Hobbies | Weaving & Spinning |
| Dewey: 746.140 |
| LCCN: 2018956424 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.8" W x 8.9" (0.90 lbs) 132 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The 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 travelers, 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 traveler 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 color, joy, and energy of folklife in Guatemala. |