Ebook A Textile Traveler Guide to Guatemala Deborah Chandler 9781732352841 Books
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The vibrant character of Guatemala is most visible in its handwoven textiles, which are still in everyday use and readily available in native markets all over the country. A Textile Traveler’s Guide to Guatemala is an excellent resource for discovering artisans, markets, shops, and those storied regional textile traditions. Geared to independent-minded travelers, this guide presents the safest and most accessible methods of travel, where and when to go, where to stay, and what to eat. Expert advice helps the traveler know what to look for, how to distinguish high-quality work, and how to bargain intelligently and ethically. With abundant photographs, this guide celebrates the color, joy, and energy of folklife in Guatemala.
Ebook A Textile Traveler Guide to Guatemala Deborah Chandler 9781732352841 Books
"I was thrilled to get this book just before we left on a month long trip to Guatemala. I'm a weaver and I was anxious to learn as much as I could about Guatemalan textiles on my trip. This book added to my textile knowledge as well as gave me much information about the history, indigenous cultures and languages of Guatemala. We were lucky to find an excellent guide in Antigua who was very knowledgeable about his country's history, culture and textiles in particular. He was thrilled when I gave him my copy of this book. If only there were a postal system in Guatemala- I'm sure he'd want to order more copies of this book to share with his clients. Even if you're not interested in textiles you'll enjoy this book using it will make any trip to Guatemala more interesting."
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A Textile Traveler Guide to Guatemala Deborah Chandler 9781732352841 Books Reviews
- I was thrilled to get this book just before we left on a month long trip to Guatemala. I'm a weaver and I was anxious to learn as much as I could about Guatemalan textiles on my trip. This book added to my textile knowledge as well as gave me much information about the history, indigenous cultures and languages of Guatemala. We were lucky to find an excellent guide in Antigua who was very knowledgeable about his country's history, culture and textiles in particular. He was thrilled when I gave him my copy of this book. If only there were a postal system in Guatemala- I'm sure he'd want to order more copies of this book to share with his clients. Even if you're not interested in textiles you'll enjoy this book using it will make any trip to Guatemala more interesting.
- Having been to Guatemala several times I wondered if there would be much new information in Deborah Chandler’s most recent book, A Textile Travelers Guide to Guatemala. What a revelation! One should never underestimate Deborah or Thrums Books, who consistently put out beautiful, thoughtful, informative books.
The focus of this book is on discovering and understanding the beautiful Maya textiles of Guatemala. Whether you are planning your first trip or have been there 10 times, if you love textiles, this book has something for you.
The book is divided into An Introduction to travel in Guatemala, including things travelers may need to know before they go. Then six chapters covering the major regions important to textile tourists. And finally, “Off the Beaten Pathâ€-- a quick overview of eleven less frequently visited regions where one can also find interesting textiles. Each major chapter includes information about local Mayan languages, market days, saints’ days and major holidays celebrated in the region, as well as transportation options and important landmarks. There are recommendations for artisans one can visit, weaving teachers, tour guides and other insider tips for readers interested in the local textiles. There are descriptions of weaving techniques and looms used in various regions (although, for even more detailed information see the author’s last book Traditional Weavers of Guatemala.) Finally, a textile glossary helps clarify words that may be translated differently in Guatemala than in standard language dictionaries. This comprehensive information is invaluable and hard to find, especially all in one book!
Thrums Books are always filled with eye candy gorgeous photos of gorgeous people, places and textiles and this book does not disappoint. For this reader, photos of people’s faces will always be the most compelling, but who can resist the volcanoes, festivals, old colonial buildings and, of course, the carefully explained photos of (traditional) textiles.
And yet, what I appreciate most about this book is the even-handed context setting. It does not pretend to compete with well-known guidebooks full of hotels and restaurants, although each section includes a few of each. Rather this is primarily a book that explains how different textiles are constructed, and where to find specific things in the rapidly changing textile scene in Guatemala. The author also takes on the hard stuff the effects of colonial history on Guatemalan culture today; the effects of global markets and cheaper imports on locally handwoven clothing; poverty and relationships between buyers and sellers; cultural appropriation of both actual textiles and traditional symbols that are then “repurposed†for first world tastes.
I had been to Guatemala recently, but my reaction to this book was an urge to take notes and start planning my next trip. It is a compelling guide to a beautiful country that has an astounding variety of weaving and embroidery. - This beak is excellent.
