Textiles of Ancient Peru and Their Techniques

By Raoul d'Harcourt, Raoul d' Harcourt, Raoul d'Harcourt

Book Overview

This magnificently illustrated work offers a comprehensive view of the textiles and techniques of pre-Columbian Peru. An introduction discusses yarns, dyes, looms, and raw materials; the first of the two-part text examines weaves, and the second considers such nonwoven materials as braiding, felt, and embroidery.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0295953349
• ISBN13: 9780295953342
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.93 lbs.
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher