Maya Hair Sashes Backstrap Woven in Jacaltenango, Guatemala / Cintas Mayas tejidas con el telar de cintura en Jacaltenango, Guatemala
Author:Carol Ventura
Category:Book
Publisher:self
Published: 2003
Description:
A bilingual book based on Carol’s doctoral dissertation that features the Jakaltek backstrap loom, backstrap weaving, symbolism, and the beautiful hair sashes of the Jakaltek women from both anthropological and artistic perspectives. https://www.carolventura.com/hairsashes.html#Book
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