A woven book of knowledge : textile iconography of Cuzco, Peru / by Gail P. Silverman.

Author/creator Silverman, Gail P.
Format Book
Publication InfoSalt Lake City : University of Utah Press, ©2008.
Descriptionxx, 226 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 26 cm
Subjects
Quero Indians--Material culture. --Peru. --Cuzco.
Indian textile fabrics--Peru. --Cuzco.
Textile design--Peru. --Cuzco. --Classification.
Cuzco (Peru)--Social life and customs.

Contents Q'ero : a window on the Inca world -- Weaving the book -- The structure of space -- The woven shadow of time -- Para tiempo and osari tiempo : seasonal time -- Lista : a color classification for goods -- The graphic representation of the myth of Inkarri -- The graphic lexicon -- The book of knowledge woven in Q'ero cloth.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 199-219) and index.
LCCN 2008021227
ISBN9780874809091 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0874809096 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks F 3430.1.Q47 S55 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold