Traditions and techniques from peru and bolivia by cynthia gravelle lecount. Read online andean folk knits and download andean folk knits book full in pdf formats. Paperback published in september 2006 by lark books. This book is difficult to find, but highly recommended for anyone who is a collector of andean knitting and wants to be able to determine not only authenticity, but specificity of a work. But the emphasis is on folkloric purses and bags that look as though they might have come from one of the better south american airport shops. The culture of descendants of the ancient incan empire is hilighted in the. Being an artist and photographer, as well as a researcher and writer, lecounts charming photos and drawings bring lively illustration to this highly detailed, 168 page study of superlative knitting. Knitting is a technique of looping yarn over two or more needles to create a thick yet flexible and elastic fabric. Andean music is a group of styles of music from the andes region in south america original chants and melodies come from the general area inhabited by quechuas originally from peru, aymaras originally from bolivia, and other peoples who lived roughly in the area of the inca empire prior to european contact. This technique is known for its speed, so it is a great knitting technique to learn if you want to work faster.
Books celtic cable shawls ebook knitting pattern by lucy hague knitting patterns loveknitting. Interweave is the home for diy art and craft enthusiasts. This awardwinning book is the first detailed study of the folk knitting of the andes. The andean knitter reserves the most breathtaking of his creations for private use, knitting caps often on needles fashioned of bicycle. The fabulous selection of 25 projects includes vibrant bags and other accessories based on the rich traditions of argentina, bolivia, chile, ecuador, and peru. Feb 24, 2014 free to download ebook andean folk knitting. Great designs from peru, chile, argentina, ecuador and bolivia book online at best prices in india on. Instruction books, like the simple directions for needle work and cutting it out were. With these attractive ethnic patterns from the andes, knitters not only expand their design repertoire, they literally knit a connection with other cultures. Pdf andean folk knitting traditions and techniques. Andean folk knitting by cynthia gravelle lecount, 9780932394071, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It was published by lark books and has a total of 144 pages in the book. Andean folk knitting traditions and techniques from peru and bolivia. This early music then was fused with spanish music elements.
Techniques of andean knitting are illustrated by instructing the reader how to select yarns, patterns and embellishments to knit any of several caps and monederos representing many of the andean highland departments. I also listened to the stories and folklore associated with the bags i collected. The andean knitters, some of them, well a lot of them men, do patternwork of fine detail in glorious colors. Much of the information about andean knitting that i am conveying here comes from cynthia gravelle lecounts book, andean folk knitting. The result is the wonderful resource andean folk knits. This complex group of techniques produces a variety of scalloped, wavy, and textured edges. Andean folk knitting fills a gap in research and literature on prehispanicbased knitting traditions in bolivia and peru. Its a technique that is best learnt by working with a teacher. Beyond hats and fiber, andean knitting has also given us puntas, a type of edging thats used to begin many projects in the region. Thrift store makeovers with a french country old world aged chalk paint finish duration. This book is absolutely amazing, both in the breadth of what it covers, and the depth in which gravelle lecount documents every aspect of traditional andean knitting. The elasticity and flexibility of the fabric is dependent upon several factorsthe size of the needles, the weight or thickness of the yarn, and type of yarn, and. Your edition of this book may already include some, or all, of these corrections because corrections are made before each reprinting. Every chapter offers interesting facts about the andean people, history, and culture, too.
There is a wonderful book on andean knitting lecounts worthy volume that is now out of print, so marcia lewandowskis book is long overdue on the knitting scene. That is why we focus on high quality, naturally protective, and thermally high efficient fibers and yarns. Great designs from peru, chile, argentina, ecuador bolivia. Great designs from peru, chile, argentina, ecuador and bolivia by marcia lewandowski 2006, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The title of this book is andean folk knits and it was written by marcia lewandowski. Rare andean folk knitting dos tejedoras traditions techniques peru bolivia. This book offers exactly that, from various styles of bags mostly to hats, mitts, and socks.
Full of incredibly detailed accounts of individual knitting designs, techniques, and regional traditions, her thorough research is fascinating and. Marcia lewandowski with these attractive ethnic patterns from the andes, knitters not only expand their design repertoire, they literally knit a connection with other cultures. Traditions and techniques from peru and bolivia cynthia gravelle lecount, cynthia gravelle lecount, loren mcintyre on. You care about getting the best and share it with the people that matter to you. Discover everything scribd has to offer, including books and audiobooks from major publishers. One would hardly expect textile arts to flourish on these plains. Andean folk knitting traditions and techniques from peru and bolivia cynthia gravelle lecount this book has an historical and sociological study of the cultures of andean knitting.
It is a well illustrated book with many color picture of garments, mostly hats. With these attractive ethnic patterns from the andes, knitters not. The author collected traditional design, patterns and colors and created the bags and other accessories included in andean folk knits. Everytime i go to the library, i seem to take this book home. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The andean regions of peru and bolivia may be the most forbidding areas on earthcold, windswept, and desolate. With updated, revised, and new material throughout, 65 additional pages, and more than 1,600 photos and handdrawn stepbystep illustrations, vogue knitting. Feb 1, 2019 a compilation of beautiful authentic textile patterns of central and south america. The author provides fascinating insight into the rich history and tradition of knitted clothes in andean culture, such as the chullu, the knitted cap which signifies different aspects of the wearers identity. The result is the wonderful resource, andean folk knits. Andean folk knitting traditions and techniques from peru by cynthia gravelle vg. Andean folk knitting, 4 knitting has taken on many unique forms in. Traditions and techniques from peru and bolivia, 1990. See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns and knitting charts.
Peruvian knitting is a way of holding your knitting needles and working yarn. Great designs from peru, chile, argentina, ecuador and bolivia by lewandowski, marcia isbn. Knitters will find several unusual techniques described, plus charts for over 100 regional design motifs, detailed instructions for 10 projects. The world of knitting right at your fingertips more than a howto book, a passion for. Traditions and techniques from peru and bolivia by cynthia gravelle lecoun see more. I recently took two classes in andean knitting techniques first a workshop, then a video and wanted more project ideas. See more ideas about knitting patterns, knitting and textile patterns. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Traditions and techniques from peru and bolivia first edition by lecount, cynthia gravelle isbn. Knit fingerless mittens and a purse from perus ollantaytambo region. There are many black and white graphical representations of stitch pattern motifs. History of the andean people 10 andean folk bags 14 tools and techniques 27 argentina 38 bolivia 57 chile 80 ecuador 101 peru 124.
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