The Peruvian Four-Selvaged Cloth: Ancient Threads: New Directions book by Elena Phipps

Elena Phipps

ISBN 10: 0984755055 / ISBN 13: 9780984755059

Published by Fowler Museum at UCLA, 2013

Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Images are beautiful bright and vivid. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book. About the book >.>.> Phipps saw an opportunity not only to probe the most central feature distinguishing ancient Andean weaving-the production of cloth with four finished selvages-but also to show how this unique way of looking at weaving continues to influence artists working today, more than two and a half millennia after ancient Peruvian weavers first conceived it. We are pleased to include in the exhibition contemporary works by renowned artists Sheila Hicks and James Bassler. Another featured artist, who developed an appreciation of four-selvage technology while working in Peru in the 1950s, is photographer. musician, and ethnomusicologist John Cohen. Phipps has included a selection of Cohen's beautiful photographs to capture the spirit of the cloth and the women who weave it. Taken together, these elements portray not just an unusual way of making cloth, but an entire way of thought that remains as cap tivating today as it was in the ceremonial life of ancient Peru. We gratefully ac. Seller Inventory # Batch-FM438-VG-9964

Synopsis:

In this beautifully illustrated book, textile expert Elena Phipps examines the ancient Peruvian process of weaving textiles with four finished selvages, or edges. Without cutting a thread, master Peruvian weavers wove each textile to the specifications of its intended use, whether a child’s garment, royal mantle, or ritual cloth. This weaving technique required the highest level of skill and forethought and reflects a high cultural value placed on maintaining the integrity of cloth―not only its design and function but also the very way in which it was constructed. The resultant textiles have long been admired for their mastery of color, technique, and design.

While exploring the origins and development of this approach to weaving, Phipps also examines its influence on three contemporary artists―Sheila Hicks, James Bassler, and John Cohen―all of whom have considered ancient Peruvian weaving processes in their own work.

About the Author:

Elena Phipps is the author of Cochineal Red: The Art History of a Color and Looking at Textiles: A Guide to Technical Terminology.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Peruvian Four-Selvaged Cloth: Ancient ...
Publisher: Fowler Museum at UCLA
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Softcover
Condition: Very Good