A TEXTILE TRAVELER´S GUIDE TO PERU AND BOLIVIA

From weekly village markets in the Peruvian highlands to fanciful costumes of Bolivia’s Carnival, author Cynthia LeCount Samaké guides readers through the living legacy of two-thousand years of textile tradition in the Andean highlands and beyond. Samaké draws on her decades of independent travel in Peru and Bolivia. Her experiences leading tours through remote hillsides and bustling cities of both countries combine with her academic research in traditional textiles and costumes to create this indispensable guide–an excellent resource for discovering textile artisans, markets, shops, museums, and festivals.A Textile Traveler’s Guide to Peru and Bolivia is geared to independent minded travelers and presents refreshing and genuine descriptions for lodgings, restaurants, and transportation that only years of life on the road could inform. Expert advice helps travelers to know what textile treasures they’ll discover at each location, how to distinguish quality textiles, and how to bargain intelligently and ethically. From some of the world’s finest knitting and weaving in the Peruvian highlands to the intricate “dream-weaving” and embroidery of Bolivia, readers will discover the color, joy, and culture of traditional textiles. Abundant photographs throughout will inspire textile enthusiasts and travelers alike.