A Textile Traveler's Guide to Peru and Bolivia draws on author Cynthia Samake's decades of independent travel in Peru and Bolivia. Her experiences roaming the remote hillsides and bustling cities of both countries combined with her academic research in traditional textiles and costumes create an indispensable guide filled with useful knowledge and frolicking fun adventure. From weekly village markets in the Peruvian highlands to fanciful costumes of Bolivia's Carnival, Samake guides readers through the living legacy of two-thousand years of textile tradition in the Andean highlands and beyond.

A Textile Traveler's Guide to Peru and Bolivia is an excellent resource for discovering artisans, markets, shops, museums, and festivals. Geared to independent minded travellers, this guide presents refreshing and genuine descriptions for lodgings, restaurants, and transportation that only years of life on the road could inform. Expert advice helps travellers to know what textile treasures they'll discover at each location, how to distinguish quality textiles, and how to bargain intelligently and ethically. With abundant photographs, this guide celebrates the colour, joy, and energy of folklife in Peru and Bolivia.

About the Author

Cynthia LeCount Samake is the founder of Behind the Scenes Adventures, a travel company specialising in art and culture tours. More than a decade of research in Peru and Bolivia resulted in her highly acclaimed book Andean Folk Knitting: Traditions and Techniques from Peru and Bolivia. She lives in northern California.

Reviews
"Showcasing full-color photography on almost every page, this is a descriptive supplementary guide for any textile aficionado visiting Peru or Bolivia. Chapters give advice on safe travel, point the reader toward the best textile markets, and make suggestions for ethical shopping. It's a delight to page through. Highly recommended." -- James Cox, Editor, Midwest Book Review



Book Information
ISBN 9781732352858
Author Cynthia LeCount Samake
Format Paperback
Page Count 152
Imprint Schiffer Craft
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 436g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 178mm * 14mm