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Huichol Women, Weavers, and Shamans by Stacy B. Schaefer is a design available to read on EtoBox.

What is Huichol Women, Weavers, and Shamans about?

<p>For centuries the Huichol (Wixárika) Indian women of Jalisco, Mexico, have been weaving textiles on backstrap looms. This West Mexican tradition has been passed down from mothers to daughters since pre-Columbian times. Weaving is a part of each woman's identity--allowing them to express their ancient religious beliefs as well as to reflect the personal transformations they have undergone throughout their lives. In this book anthropologist Stacy B. Schaefer explores the technology of weaving a

Who reads Huichol Women, Weavers, and Shamans?

It is typically read by artists, cooks, musicians and hobbyists working from how-to references.

Common subject areas: arts, cooking, music, crafts.

Author
Stacy B. Schaefer
Publisher
University of New Mexico Press
Published
2015
Language
EN
ISBN
9780826355829
Category
design
Subjects
Science, History, Sociology
Updated
2026-03-25