{"product_id":"secrets-of-spinning-weaving-and-knitting","title":"Secrets of Spinning, Weaving, and Knitting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-tisseetfile\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecrets of Spinning, Weaving, and Knitting\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the textile traditions of the Andes through spinning, weaving, knitting, and a wide range of finishing and embellishment techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNilda Callañaupa Alvarez brings together the knowledge and skills of artisans from different generations. Richly illustrated, the book presents both textile techniques and the cultural context in which these traditions are practised and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Andean spinning, weaving, and knitting traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Step-by-step instructions for many techniques\u003cbr\u003e✔ 490 colour photographs\u003cbr\u003e✔ 10 charts and 1 map\u003cbr\u003e✔ 144 pages\u003cbr\u003e✔ Paperback\u003cbr\u003e✔ English language\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, Andean artisans of different generations share their knowledge, traditions, and expertise in a wide variety of textile techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers skills ranging from skeining yarn and knitting in reverse to weaving tubular borders and embellishing fabric with complex stitches. Many of these techniques are accompanied by concise step-by-step instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTextile techniques and traditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe techniques are not presented separately from the culture in which they developed. Detailed descriptions of Andean cultural traditions frame each section, offering insight into the role textile work continues to play in the living heritage of the Quechua people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 490 colour photographs, 10 charts, and a map, the book offers a detailed visual exploration of the techniques, textiles, and traditions presented throughout its pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn award-winning book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecrets of Spinning, Weaving, and Knitting\u003c\/em\u003e received the \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal in the Craft\/Hobby category at the 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 490 colour photographs, 10 charts, and 1 map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.6 × 22.9 cm (8.5 × 9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 kg (1.13 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780998452357\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNilda Callañaupa Alvarez gathered artisans of all ages for this book to share their knowledge, traditions, and textile skills from the Andes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book brings spinning, weaving, knitting, and finishing techniques together in one volume while giving cultural context an important place. 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