Weaving, an illustrated story
The traditional process of weaving, from the harvest of cotton to the weave of the kings’ dresses in Africa
by Goya Lopes
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In this book, Loom and Axo tell the story of manual weaving, one of the oldest activities of mankind, which until today is a widely used craft.
In the African continent, there is a wide variety of tears; in each community, the model is different. The fabrics, found by the weavers, dress kings and ordinary people at parties and ceremonies, and symbolize distinction and elegance.
The traditional process of weaving, from the harvest of cotton to the weave of the kings’ dresses in Africa.
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The traditional process of weaving, from the harvest of cotton to the weave of the kings’ dresses in Africa.
Solisluna
Attentive to ethnic appeal and modeled on the diverse Brazilian identity, Solisluna, located in the State of Bahia, where Brazil began, started its operations in 1993. Since its inception it has been dedicated to publishing books focused on the artistic, cultural and historical expressions of Brazilian Identity. These publications deal with architectural and religious heritage, the environment, racial plurality and issues related to social and technological changes that have occurred in a modernizing society. Heavily influenced by the Brazilian, and more specifically Bahian, cultural context, the designs of Solisluna’s books creatively reproduce these unique themes. Solisluna has been known for publishing high-quality literature: prose and poetry, novels, essays and Afro-Brazilian studies, in addition to art and children’s books.
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- Publisher Solisluna
- Publication Date October 2020
- Orginal LanguagePortuguese
- ISBN/Identifier 9786586539189 / 6586539189
- Publication Country or regionBrazil
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 42 BRL
- Pages32
- ReadershipChildren
- Publish StatusPublished
- Original Language TitleTecelagem
- Original Language AuthorsPortuguese
- Edition1
- Copyright Year2020
- Page size27 x 20,5 cm (27 x 20,5) cm
- IllustrationGoya Lopes
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