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Maguey journey discovering textiles in Guatemala

Title
Maguey journey [electronic resource] : discovering textiles in Guatemala / Kathryn Rousso.
Author
Rousso, Kathryn.
Publication
Tucson : University of Arizona Press, c2010.

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Description
1 online resource (xvi, 162 p.) : ill. (some col.), map.
Uniform Title
Maguey journey (Online)
Alternative Title
Maguey journey (Online)
Subject
  • Textile fabrics > Guatemala
  • Maya textile fabrics > Guatemala
  • Indian textile fabrics > Guatemala
  • Hand weaving > Guatemala
  • Agaves > Guatemala
  • Agaves > Utilization > Guatemala
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-153) and index.
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  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
The land of Maguey. Guatemala ; People of Maguey ; The western highlands ; The central highlands ; East and north -- The maguey to textile transformation. Maguey : the material ; Fiber extraction ; Colors and patterns ; Spinning fibers into strands ; From strand to product ; Maguey products and their uses -- The gift of life. Maguey economics ; Maguey in transition ; Conclusion.
LCCN
2010011678
OCLC
ssj0000538805
Author
Rousso, Kathryn.
Title
Maguey journey [electronic resource] : discovering textiles in Guatemala / Kathryn Rousso.
Imprint
Tucson : University of Arizona Press, c2010.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-153) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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