Maguey journey discovering textiles in Guatemala / Kathryn Rousso.

Author/creator Rousso, Kathryn
Format Electronic
Publication InfoTucson : University of Arizona Press,
Descriptionxvi, 162 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 23 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 149-153) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2010011678
ISBN9780816526987 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0816526982 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Electronic Resources Access Content Online ✔ Available