A richly illustrated; bilingual book; this guide visits 20 villages in the Chiapas Highlands to showcase their stunning handwoven cloth while also providing an insiderrsquo;s look into their history; folklore; festivals; traditions; and daily lives. Ritual transvestites; Virgin statues draped with native blouses; tunics designed to look like howler monkey fur; and elaborately floral shawls and ponchosmdash;these are just a few of the unforgettable images captured in the book. Also included are a pull-out map of the Chiapas Highlands and dates of special festivals and local markets.
#1438777 in eBooks 2015-09-10 2015-09-10File Name: B014IAR4Y2
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Its an OK readBy CustomerIts OK. Its a little narcissistic (as in the author is a bit full of her self) and for people who really really dont know what they are doing. Saying that it did have a couple of good tips. Possibly for a young audience?
