Weaving and Dyeing in Highland Ecuador

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Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: The Land and the People Ann P. Rowe and Lynn A. Meisch 1. Plain Weave on the Backstrap Loom Introduction Ann P. Rowe Poncho Weaving in Pualo, Cotopaxi Province Laura M. Miller The Vertical Loom in Carchi Province Ann P. Rowe 2. Warp-Resist-Patterned Wool Ponchos and Blankets Introduction Ann P. Rowe Ponchos in Chordeleg, Azuay Province Lynn A. Meisch Blankets in Quero, Tungurahua Province Laura M. Miller Blankets in Pungala, Eastern Chimborazo Province Ann P. Rowe and Laura M. Miller Poncho Rosado in Paniquindra, Eastern Imbabura Province Laura M. Miller 3. Warp-Resist-Patterned Cotton Shawls and Ponchos Introduction Ann P. Rowe Macanas in Rumipamba de las Rosas, Cotopaxi Province Laura M. Miller Panos in the Gualaceo Area, Azuay Province Ann P. Rowe Kokomuro Poncho in Cacha Obraje, Central Chimborazo Province Laura M. Miller and Ann P. Rowe 4. Belts with Supplementary-Warp Patterning Introduction Ann P. Rowe Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Heddle Rod (with Pickup), Salasaca, Tungurahua Province Laura M. Miller Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Heddle Rod (with Pickup), Saraguro, Loja Province Ann P. Rowe and Lynn A. Meisch Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Heddle Rod (with Pickup), Molobog, Eastern Chimborazo Province Ann P. Rowe Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Heddle Rod (with Pickup), Niton, Tungurahua Province Ann P. Rowe Supplementary Warp Controlled by a Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Collage, Cotopaxi Province Ann P. Rowe Supplementary Warp Controlled by Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Antonio Cando Camuendo, La Compania, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province Ann P. Rowe Supplementary Warp Controlled by Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Natabuela, Imbabura Province Ann P. Rowe Supplementary Warp Controlled by Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Carlos Conteron, Iluman, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province Ann P. Rowe Supplementary Warp Controlled by Second Shed Stick (with Pickup), Chibuleo, Tungurahua Province Ann P. Rowe Supplementary Warp Entirely Loom Controlled, Bar Design, Collage, Cotopaxi Province Ann P. Rowe Supplementary Warp Entirely Loom Controlled, Miguel Andrango, Agato, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province Ann P. Rowe Supplementary Warp Entirely Loom Controlled, Jose Manuel Bautista, Agato, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province Ann P. Rowe Supplementary Warp Entirely Loom Controlled, Cacha, Central Chimborazo Province Ann P. Rowe 5. Turn-Banded 2/1 Twill Belts Introduction Ann P. Rowe La Compania, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province Ann P. Rowe Nitiluisa, Central Chimborazo Province Ann P. Rowe and Laura M. Miller 6. 2/1 Herringbone Complementary-Warp Weave Ponchos of the Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province Ann P. Rowe 7. 3/1 Alternating Complementary-Warp Weave Belts Introduction Ann P. Rowe Banderilla Belt in Paniquindra, Eastern Imbabura Province Laura M. Miller Kawina Belt in Central Chimborazo Province Laura M. Miller Canari Belts, Canar Province Laura M. Miller and Ann P. Rowe 8. Treadle-Loom Weaving Introduction Ann P. Rowe Santa Teresita, Northern Chimborazo Province Ann P. Rowe and Laura M. Miller Salasaca, Tungurahua Province Laura M. Miller and Ann P. Rowe Belt Weaving in Ariasucu, Otavalo Area, Imbabura Province Lynn A. Meisch and Rudi Colloredo-Mansfield 9. Natural Dyeing Techniques Introduction Ann P. Rowe Walnut Ann P. Rowe Indigo Ann P. Rowe and Lynn A. Meisch Cochineal in Salasaca, Tungurahua Province Ann P. Rowe and Laura M. Miller Conclusions Ann P. Rowe Notes Glossary References Cited Contributors Index