Textiles of Ancient Peru and Their Techniques

Textiles of Ancient Peru and Their Techniques
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 324
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ISBN-10 : 0486421724
ISBN-13 : 9780486421728
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Book Synopsis Textiles of Ancient Peru and Their Techniques by : Raoul d'. Harcourt

Download or read book Textiles of Ancient Peru and Their Techniques written by Raoul d'. Harcourt and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This magnificently illustrated work offers a comprehensive view of the textiles and techniques of pre-Columbian Peru. An introduction discusses yarns, dyes, looms, and raw materials; the first of the two-part text examines weaves, and the second considers such nonwoven materials as braiding, felt, and embroidery.


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