In Her Hands : Craftswomen Changing the World

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Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-01-01
Publisher(s): Random House Inc
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Summary

Presents a collection of photographs and interviews with women artisans fromround the world.

Table of Contents

Preface 6(8)
Foreword 8(4)
LATIN AMERICA
Bolivia: Evangelina and the Knitters
12(14)
Guatemala: Albertina and the Cuyuscate Weavers
26(12)
Guatemala: Benita and the Weavers
38(14)
Peru: Rosa and the Shipibo Potters
52(12)
Peru: Angela and the Arpillera Makers
64(10)
Panama: Yasmina and the Mola Makers
74(14)
EASTERN EUROPE
Poland: Zofia and the Flower Painters
88(10)
Czech Republic: Ludmila and the Easter Egg Painters
98(6)
AFRICA
South Africa: Dinah and the Ndebele Bead Women
104(14)
South Africa: Mamiza and the Zulu Basket Weavers
118(10)
Zimbabwe: Faina and the Weya Artists
128(10)
ASIA
Turkey: Hanife and the Dollmakers
138(8)
Turkey: Dudu and the Rug Weavers
146(14)
Indonesia: Dayu and the Floral Offering Makers
160(14)
Indonesia: Two Batik Artists
174(8)
Thailand: Bia and the Hill Tribe Craftswomen
182(12)
Thailand: Mae Fong Nuan and the AIDS Project
194(8)
India: Mankorba and the Mirror Embroiderers
202(17)
Conclusion: Craftswomen Changing the World 219(5)
Guide to Women's Crafts 224(2)
Resources for Action 226(6)
Index 232(4)
Acknowledgements 236

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