Title: Diseno e iconografia Chiapas
Description: The book studies the visual, historic and cultural identification of the iconography used in the design of textile fabrics from Chiapas. The region's ethnic communities have a rich tradition. The book is an iconographic glossary of the textile designs and patterns of the Maya communities: Bochil, Chalchihuitán, Chamula, Chenalhó, Magdalenas, Pantelhó, San Andrés, Tenejapa, Venustiano Carranza and Zinacantán.
Subjects: Maya textile fabrics, Borders, Ornamental (Decorative arts), Weaving, Folk art, Patterns, Themes, motives, Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts), Textile design, Symbolism in art, Repetitive patterns (Decorative arts) in art, Decoration and ornament
Places: Chiapas, Mexico