A Textile Guide to the Highlands of Chiapas: Textil de Los Altos de Chiapas - Tapa blanda

""Chip's contributions are always innovative because, more than most westerners, he understands the indigenous world of the Chiapas Highlands. He has close friends in the communities and participates in Maya fiestas as one of their own." --Maria Luisa Armendatiz, president of the board, Asociacioon Cultural Na Bolom" ""Walter 'Chip' Morris can be considered, without a doubt, a native. Although he was not born here, he has dedicated a significant portion of his life to learning about and exploring the manifestations of indigenous culture." --Juan Sabines Guerrero, constitutional governor, Chiapas" " Walter Chip Morris can be considered, without a doubt, a native. Although he was not born here, he has dedicated a significant portion of his life to learning about and exploring the manifestations of indigenous culture. Juan Sabines Guerrero, constitutional governor, Chiapas"" " Chip's contributions are always innovative because, more than most westerners, he understands the indigenous world of the Chiapas Highlands. He has close friends in the communities and participates in Maya fiestas as one of their own. Maria Luisa Armendatiz, president of the board, Asociacioon Cultural Na Bolom"" ""This newly revised bilingual guide to the region's textiles explores the weaving traditions of twenty Mayan villages and their culture and history. Beautiful photographs adorn most pages, giving the reader a glimpse of everyday life in these secluded communities." "Handwoven Magazine" "This newly revised bilingual guide to the region's textiles explores the weaving traditions of twenty Mayan villages and their culture and history. Beautiful photographs adorn most pages, giving the reader a glimpse of everyday life in these secluded communities." Handwoven Magazine" Chip's contributions are always innovative because, more than most westerners, he understands the indigenous world of the Chiapas Highlands. He has close friends in the communities and participates in Maya fiestas as one of their own. Maria Luisa Armendatiz, president of the board, Asociacioon Cultural Na Bolom" Walter Chip Morris can be considered, without a doubt, a native. Although he was not born here, he has dedicated a significant portion of his life to learning about and exploring the manifestations of indigenous culture. Juan Sabines Guerrero, constitutional governor, Chiapas"

The Chiapas Highlands comprise a remote and relatively unknown area of Mexico that possesses among the most interesting, varied, and masterful textile traditions in the world. Separated by extreme terrain and distinct climates, villages in this region have developed weaving techniques and styles of dress that have persisted for centuries. In this richly illustrated, bilingual book, readers will visit 20 villages, learn their history and folklore, get an insider's look at their festivals, traditions, and daily lives, and revel in their stunning handwoven cloth. Ritual transvestites, Virgin statues draped with native blouses, village officials wearing tunics designed to look like howler monkey fur, men and women alike in elaborately floral shawls and ponchos-these are just a few of the unforgettable images captured in this book.