bolivian indian textiles traditional design & costumes by tamara wasserman and jonathan hill 1981 from rear cover ".........no other volume documents native bolivian costumes so extensively, yet captures the vitality of these multi-hued garments in all of their vibrant immediacy. this remarkable visual array is based on one of the finest weaving collections assembled from bolivian sources. more than 100 copyright-free motifs (many in full-color) are presented with the graphic artist in mind. ......the collection is composed of seven distinct regional indian styles and displays a selection of their best native costumes: charasani, bolivar, tarabuco, potolo, calcha, caiza, pacajes, copacabana, macha and pocoata are represented. each region produces its own distinctive and unmistakable design and color combinations, which clearly express the creative originality and particular history of that area. Textile designers and weavers, graphic artists, illustrators, decorators and art collectors will find this presentation to be extremely valuable and practical as well as the most complete sourcebook on bolivian indian motifs.........." http://stores.ebay.com/2crazy4books2Read full review
Lovely book & great for reference
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excellent introduction to a long tradition
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