Examines the craft of weaving as practised by the Quechua Indians near Cuzco, Peru. Points out that except for the use of chemical dyes, the processes of spinning and weaving are practised as they have been for centuries. Camera and editing Peter Pilafian. Narrated by David Ossman.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505983
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Andes
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of South America - Peru
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Peru - Social life and customs
Crafts & Visual Arts → Handicraft
Crafts & Visual Arts → Textile crafts
Crafts & Visual Arts → Weavers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)