Ponchos de América
Subtitle: de los Andes a las pampas
By: Ruth Corcuera
Publisher: Fundación CEPPA Ediciones
Published: 2017
Place of publication: Buenos Aires]
Language: spa
Number of pages: 267
ISBN-13: 9789874653000
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Ponchos; History; Textile fabrics; Textile design; Clothing and dress; Cloaks; Manners and customs
Description: Major reference on ponchos. In this magnificent publication, Ruth Corcuera traces the origin and history of the poncho, its use and meanings, and the development of its handicraft production to this day. The author focuses not only on the materials, elements of style and design of the poncho, but also in the looms and weaving techniques. This bookfully illustrated with beautiful images leads the reader to a journey impregnated with colorful details and historical references that tell the story of this garment. Ruth Corcuera is a pioneer in the study of American textiles and one of the world's leading specialists in this area. She is the author, among other publications, of Andean Textile Heritage, also published by Fundación CEPPA.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-266).
Table of contents: title: Prefacio / Matteo Goretti; title: Prologo; title: Introducción; title: Primera parte: Descubrimiento El Poncho; title: Los materiales; title: Telares, técnicas y tejedoras; title: Segunda Parte: El Itinerario del poncho; title: Ser criollo; title: El poncho entre los siglos XVIII y XIX; title: El sueño americano; title: El poncho prenda de identidad en la cordillera y las pampas; title: Los ponchos ingleses y el gaucho; title: Epílogo.