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  The Textiles of Central and South America
Angela Thompson
Published by Crowood Press
ISBN 1 86126 826 2
Price £25 (hbk)
Amidst the scrubland, desolate spaces and cold mountainous regions of Central and South America, the brightly coloured textiles make a panorama of vivid beauty. The 10 chapters are richly illustrated with stunning photographs.
The first chapter is an informative history of the Pre-Hispanic era of Central and South America. The second, explores the symbolism, myth...
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