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    The Incas developed one of the greatest textile arts the world has ever seen. Weaving on hand looms ! They were a proud race and today in villages you see women constantly winding or spinning yarn.The man in the photo holds a postcard, which is in the shape of a man's head. That is Macchu Picchu, lost city of the Incas. by: judirad Views[209] Folk artists in cities and villages produce some of the most interesting and intricate work on the continent. They have a century long heritage and the ability to express their culture through their craft. They are Masters in their field. by: judirad Views[178] Arequipa is the world centre of the alpaca wool textile industry.Grading, cleaning and sorting the wool is tediously but expertly done by hand. This luxurious natural fibre as well as vicuna is highly valued and was the major source of wealth for the Inca and now one of the components of any textile design. by: judirad Views[740] Cities in Peru have also been influenced by Hispanic colonisation and it is this racial and cultural mix that has enriched the expression of artists and spurred on intense cultural activity.. by: judirad Views[186] This completed tapestry exemplifies the ageless use of symbols embedded in traditions and textile skills , interwoven with exquisite shades of colour. Each unique design imparts a message. by: judirad Views[172]
     

    Photos: My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

    Saturday, 5 Nov 2011 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    Stemming from my father's passion for photography and cinematography, my interest in the art of taking pictures began as a child in the late fifties and sixties. One of seven children and living in country Queensland, throughout my childhood, my father ... Read more >
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